Ukraine Discusses Postwar Security Guarantees With U.S., European Partners, and NATO in Brussels — Umerov

Ukraine has been engaging in talks with international partners in Brussels regarding security assurances to protect the nation following the conclusion of the conflict. These meetings convened representatives from Ukraine, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and NATO, as per Rustem Umerov, the head of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service, reported UATV English.

"Today's discussions in Brussels centered predominantly on security guarantees for Ukraine," Umerov stated. Speaking with representatives from France, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, and NATO, Ukraine sought to ascertain what security guarantees the country could expect from its allies, along with a revised European security strategy.

Umerov underscored the importance of guarantees that are supported by tangible mechanisms rather than mere political statements. "For Ukraine, it is crucial that security assurances are not just a political declaration, but a system that functions effectively," he stressed. He further noted that the ongoing consultations aim to provide more specifics and outline the subsequent steps.

The Brussels meetings came after two earlier rounds of discussions between Ukraine’s delegation and international partners on November 4, which centered on Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction and funding requirements for 2027.