By — Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/zelenskyy-pushes-for-clear-postwar-security-guarantees-in-ukraine Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Zelenskyy pushes for 'clear' postwar security guarantees in Ukraine World Nov 6, 2026 12:49 PM EST KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his government is seeking specific guarantees from Western allies on how post-war security support would function when the nearly five-year war sparked by Russia's full-scale invasion of his nation finally ends. Zelenskyy's comments in an interview aired late Thursday followed two days of discussions among allies in Brussels that focused on postwar security and reconstruction. They also came before planned three-way talks next week in Abu Dhabi between Ukraine, Russia and the United States, the first trilateral peace discussions since February. While talks on the contours of peace continue, the grim reality of war remained front and center Friday in Ukraine, with more Russian drone attacks and a rising death toll from Moscow's guided bomb strike Monday on a former school operating as a humanitarian aid…
Zelenskyy pushes for 'clear' postwar security guarantees in Ukraine
In short
Ukrainian officials are pursuing firm security pledges ahead of planned discussions with American and Russian representatives in the United Arab Emirates. Allied planning in Brussels brought together Western governments, the European Union, the World Bank, and BlackRock to address long-term recovery and security needs. Meanwhile, active hostilities persist, with recent Russian drone strikes triggering widespread electrical blackouts in the Kyiv region. European officials have cautioned that significant diplomatic obstacles remain, citing an apparent lack of willingness from Moscow to advance negotiations.
Key points
- Ukraine is seeking legally documented Western commitments detailing exact allied response…: Ukraine is seeking legally documented Western commitments detailing exact allied responses if Russia launches future military attacks.
- European Union officials warned against expecting a rapid resolution, emphasizing that Ru…: European Union officials warned against expecting a rapid resolution, emphasizing that Russia has shown little willingness to advance talks.
- Ukrainian leadership anticipates that recent American political developments could accele…: Ukrainian leadership anticipates that recent American political developments could accelerate the delivery of critical Patriot missile interceptors.