Post-Conflict Ukraine: 4 Possible Security Guarantees

The United States and Ukraine’s European allies are brainstorming means of deterring future Russian aggression in the event that a peace deal is reached.
Post-Conflict Ukraine: 4 Possible Security Guarantees
President Donald Trump hosts European leaders at the White House to discuss possible security guarantees for Ukraine on Aug. 18, 2025. Win McNamee/Getty Images
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Last week’s landmark summit between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, has led to speculation that a deal to end the war in Ukraine could be in the offing.

In the event of a settlement, Kyiv and its allies want assurances—or security guarantees—that would serve to deter any future Russian aggression against post-conflict Ukraine.