Russia has agreed to allow the US and Europe to provide Ukraine with “robust” security guarantees as part of a potential peace deal, Donald Trump’s special envoy has confirmed. The plan, discussed at the Alaska summit, would offer Kyiv protections modeled after NATO’s Article 5 principle of collective defense.

While President Vladimir Putin has strongly opposed Ukraine’s NATO membership, the proposed guarantees are being framed as a workable alternative. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the development as “historic,” but emphasized that the guarantees must translate into real protection on land, sea, and air.

European leaders, including those from the UK, France, and Germany, have endorsed the move, describing it as a crucial step in ensuring Ukraine’s long-term security. The proposal reflects a rare alignment of interests between Washington, Moscow, and European capitals, even as the war’s toll mounts.

Here are Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump addressing the press after the Alaska summit.