By — Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/zelenskyy-says-a-new-european-security-framework-floated-by-u-s-could-benefit-putin Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Zelenskyy says a new European security framework floated by U.S. could benefit Putin World Nov 14, 2026 3:23 PM EST KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States had raised the possibility of a new security framework for Europe as part of efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine, warning that Moscow could use such discussions to weaken NATO and reshape the continent's borders. Separately, Ukrainian forces struck a major Russian oil facility supporting Moscow's war effort, Ukraine's General Staff said in a statement Saturday. Russian "In my view, this can be dangerous," Zelenskyy told reporters Friday, referring to the new security framework. "This should not be the main agenda." His comments were embargoed until Saturday. READ MORE: Europe to send a diplomat team to Ukraine talks as leaders push for a voice He said he believed Moscow was interested in reopening broader questions about European security…
Zelenskyy says a new European security framework floated by U.S. could benefit Putin
In short
Ukrainian officials firmly rejected American inquiries regarding whether Ukraine would relinquish control of government-held portions of the Donbas to secure accession to NATO. Kyiv is instead pursuing an extensive security package that pairs EU and NATO guarantees with economic recovery plans and military assistance, ensuring no occupied territories are ceded to Russia. Meanwhile, active combat persists, highlighted by Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure, including the Samara oil pipeline, and Russian attacks in Zaporizhzhia that injured 22 people.
Key points
- Ukrainian officials firmly rejected any proposals to surrender sovereign territory or com…: Ukrainian officials firmly rejected any proposals to surrender sovereign territory or commit constitutionally to neutrality.
- Broader European security architecture discussions must be handled by European nations on…: Broader European security architecture discussions must be handled by European nations only after the war ends.
- Any finalized security and recovery package will be presented to Ukrainian society withou…: Any finalized security and recovery package will be presented to Ukrainian society without recognizing occupied lands as Russian.