Ukraine insists on security guarantees.
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Ukraine expects its international partners to fund the maintenance of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, consisting of 800,000 military personnel, for at least ten years. According to the Ukrainian side, only such a standing army is capable of reliably defending the country against any future attack by Russia.
AFP reported this, citing a high-ranking source in Ukraine, as reported by Dengi.ua.
How Many Years of Military Funding Is Ukraine Requesting, and What Are Its Security Demands?
Kyiv is raising the issue of post-war defense capabilities in parallel with the negotiation process:
- Minimum duration: Ukraine insists on long-term financial support for its Armed Forces for at least 10 years to maintain an 800,000-strong army;
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s position: The president welcomed the changes in the approaches of U.S. mediators but emphasized that reliable security guarantees and humanitarian issues remain key conditions for peace;
- Priorities of the Ukrainian delegation: Delegation head Rustem Umerov stated that Kyiv’s main objectives in the negotiations remain a ceasefire and clear international security guarantees.
Where Post-War Security Is Being Discussed and What the Russian Federation’s Demands Are
The trilateral consultations in the UAE cover a wide range of global security issues:
- Negotiations in Abu Dhabi: Trilateral meetings involving Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia began on Tuesday and are continuing on Wednesday. U.S. Special Envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are acting as mediators. Earlier, Rustem Umerov held consultations with representatives of the EU and NATO, reaffirming the commitment to a unified security architecture;
- Russia’s territorial claims: Moscow is demanding that Kyiv transfer control of the territories in the Donetsk region currently held by Ukraine to Russia. U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at possible territorial concessions on the eve of the meeting;
- The Kremlin’s global goals: A source in the Russian delegation stated that ending the war in Ukraine is only part of Russia’s plans, and that its main goal remains a complete overhaul of the security system across the entire European continent.
