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On Sunday, Witkoff told CNN’s Jake Tapper that Russia had indicated openness to the U.S. providing a security guarantee similar to NATO’s Article 5 protection. He emphasized, “The United States could offer Article 5-like protection, which is one of the real reasons why Ukraine wants to be in NATO.” This was reportedly the first time such an agreement from Putin had been heard.
President Donald Trump and Putin met in Alaska on Friday to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and conditions for Russia’s cessation of its assault. Critics criticized Trump for offering Putin red-carpet treatment with a military flyover, a gift, and a joint ride in the President’s armored limousine, despite Putin being a wanted man by the International Criminal Court.
The meeting concluded without any agreement on a ceasefire or peace deal but sparked discussions about possible concessions from Russia. Witkoff highlighted that Russia had agreed to a security guarantee resembling NATO’s Article 5 protections, which would be a significant step for Ukraine’s security assurances.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and some European leaders will meet with Trump on Monday to discuss his requirements for a peace deal following the meeting between Trump and Putin.
