Ukraine presses for urgent Western security guarantees amid Russian escalation.

Arab Sea Newspaper - Special

Ukraine Presses for Urgent Western Security Guarantees Amid Russian Escalation Kyiv - Arab Sea Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged European and US leaders to expedite the provision of clear and binding security guarantees, as the Russian military escalation in eastern Ukraine intensifies. European sources suggested that high-level diplomatic meetings will be held in the coming days to develop a practical framework for these guarantees, which go beyond temporary military support to long-term strategic commitments. These moves come amid European concerns about the conflict expanding towards the heart of the continent, and amid US calls to deter Moscow with advanced defensive mechanisms. Strategic Insight Ukraine's push for urgent guarantees reflects its understanding that the war with Russia will not be decided by battles alone, but by establishing a long-term Western "security umbrella." This shift may redraw the map of European security and put the European Union to a historic test: Either transform into an independent strategic player, or become entirely dependent on the American umbrella.