Dec 18, 2025
No Article 5-like security guarantees for Ukraine
The idea of offering unilateral US security guarantees to Ukraine is an appalling idea that risks war with Russia. It means the US is willing to go to war to defend Ukraine, and gives the Ukrainians a license to stir up trouble, instigate provocations and drag America into a confrontation with Russia. Such a guarantee imperils Europe. If the US sends troops to Ukraine, the Russians will…