Von der Leyen: Trump agrees to Article 5-type guarantees for Ukraine
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Ukraine can expect US support in a security framework similar to NATO's mutual defense clause. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced this at a briefing with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Brussels. She stated, "We welcome President (Donald) Trump's willingness to contribute to Article 5-like security guarantees for Ukraine."

The Coalition of the Willing, which includes the EU, is prepared to support Ukraine against Russia's invasion. Article 5 guarantees collective defense among NATO members. Zelensky said that Ukraines constitution doesn't allow for giving up or trading land.

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