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BumRushDaShow

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Mon Dec 29, 2025, 09:49 AM Dec 2025

Zelensky: 15-year US security guarantee part of peace proposal [View all]

Source: The Hill

12/29/25 7:56 AM ET


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on Monday that the United States is offering a 15-year security guarantee in the latest draft of the 20-point peace proposal to end Kyiv’s war with Russia.

Zelensky, answering reporters’ questions on WhatsApp, said he would prefer the Trump administration to commit to up to 50 years to deter Russia from launching any further attacks.

“I would like the guarantee to be much longer,” Zelensky said, multiple outlets reported. “I told him that we would very much like to consider the possibility of 30, 40, 50 years,” Zelensky added. “And that would then be a historic decision by President Trump.”

Zelensky told reporters that President Trump said he would consider the Ukrainian leader’s request for more years, The Associated Press reported.

Read more: https://thehill.com/policy/international/5665104-volodymyr-zelensky-donald-trump-ukraine-security-guarantee/

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Any agreement with Trump is meaningless. Irish_Dem Dec 2025 #1
I was just about to reply..... wolfie001 Dec 2025 #2
Trump will play both ends. Exact a huge amount of money from both Ukraine and Russia. Irish_Dem Dec 2025 #7
I think he will only extract money from Ukraine MadameButterfly Dec 2025 #21
It would be interesting to see the real transactions behind the scenes. Irish_Dem Dec 2025 #23
I just haven't heard MadameButterfly Dec 2025 #27
He is asking Putin to stop blackmailing him. Irish_Dem Dec 2025 #30
Well, yes. But blackmail never really ends MadameButterfly Dec 2025 #34
Exactly. Putin doesn't care what Trump wants. Irish_Dem Dec 2025 #35
President Zelenskyy needs to understand that. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2025 #3
Guarantees were already made when Ukraine gave up all its nukes Bayard Dec 2025 #19
Yep. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2025 #20
Zelensky understands who he is dealing with MadameButterfly Dec 2025 #22
"Hoping to survive until the US gets rid of Trump." OldBaldy1701E Dec 2025 #25
Ha. Yes, I guess that's the sized of it. MadameButterfly Dec 2025 #28
Any agreement with shithole and Putin is meaningless................ Lovie777 Dec 2025 #11
Putin and Trump will double cross everyone including each other. Irish_Dem Dec 2025 #16
What could Ukraine do if Trump reneged on any such agreement? Emrys Dec 2025 #31
Yes I understand Zelensky has to do Kabuki Theater right now. Irish_Dem Dec 2025 #32
Vlad will... Mike Nelson Dec 2025 #4
And send over some hookers and kids. Irish_Dem Dec 2025 #17
Unfortunately the US has become a four year organization! Hope22 Dec 2025 #5
Trump doesn't follow rules JBTaurus83 Dec 2025 #6
The only way to make this a binding agreement thucythucy Dec 2025 #8
It would be meaningless angrychair Dec 2025 #15
Huh uh, that dog don't hunt. no_hypocrisy Dec 2025 #9
There already is a security guarantee Bluestocking Dec 2025 #10
I wouldn't trust the US for anything. Trump is lying. travelingthrulife Dec 2025 #12
Except for revenge, a guarantee from Trump is a joke. Norrrm Dec 2025 #13
Our word is meaningless angrychair Dec 2025 #14
Smart move would be during that time - build and hide Nukes, Dan Dec 2025 #18
So gee, who would I trust the most not to lie about this. ananda Dec 2025 #24
It's a lie. Safe as Milk Dec 2025 #26
"I would like the guarantee to be much longer," Zelensky said, MorbidButterflyTat Dec 2025 #29
"Guarantee" means nothing to Trump: he is a chronic reneger and breacher of contracts Prairie Gates Dec 2025 #33
Assuming the US gets a POTUS who is not a Trump, maxsolomon Dec 2025 #36
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