US Extends ‘Robust’ Security Guarantees to Ukraine as Part of Peace Negotiations

WASHINGTON—Substantial progress was made over the weekend in peace talks aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, senior U.S. officials said on Monday. Speaking to reporters in a call, the officials said that the talks resulted in the strongest possible package, including significant progress on “robust” security guarantees for Ukraine, similar to NATO’s Article 5 protections. These guarantees are designed to deter future Russian incursions and “punish further” territorial violations by Moscow. While final details are pending and the plan requires Senate approval, officials expressed confidence that Russia may accept these terms, and has appeared to also please Ukrainian negotiators....