Why Can’t Ukraine Advocates, Government, And Media Be Accurate About NATO Article 5? Continuing To Misstate Its Meaning Will Not Make It Change. Three Wishes Will Not Make It So.

May 6

Ukraine Business News (6 May 2025): “Security guarantees for Ukraine: Allies discuss US participation in repelling attacks under NATO Article 5 within coalition forces. One option for security guarantees being discussed is a format similar to Article 5 of the NATO Charter, which states that in the event of an attack on one country, other members of the Alliance must participate in that country's defense. Two different approaches to deploying contingent or coalition forces in Ukraine are currently being examined, both of which involve a large and formidable Ukrainian army. This is a top priority for Ukraine regarding security guarantees, explained President Zelenskyy. "A model like Article 5 is America's backstop," he added. Meanwhile, Czech President Petr Pavel said that no specific negotiations are currently underway regarding the composition or format for the possible deployment of international forces in Ukraine. This issue is still far from resolution, as the prerequisite should be the establishment of peace. Currently, Pavel emphasized, international support should focus on helping to rebuild the country and establishing a system of security guarantees. The Czech leader believes that combined guarantees – political, diplomatic, economic, and military – may be the most effective for the post-war period.” Bold text added.

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