The US has asked European nations to spell out what security guarantees they’re willing to provide Ukraine to ensure a lasting peace settlement. The Trump administration is seeking details on how European allies could contribute to guarantees for Kyiv and deter Moscow in future. US President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, retired general Keith Kellogg, is expected to discuss these issues as he meets European officials this month. A group of European leaders will meet in Paris later on Monday to start drawing up their response after US officials said in stark terms that there’s a limit to how much the US is prepared to do. The US and Russian officials are due to meet in Saudi Arabia this week to discuss the crisis in Ukraine and other issues relating to the region, including sanctions and the conflict in Syria. The discussions come after EU leaders were left shocked by Trump”s push to begin talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The U.S. government did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
