Bratislava: NATO chief Mark Rutte stated on Thursday that any European security guarantees provided to Ukraine under a potential peace deal with Russia would require the backing of the United States.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Rutte emphasized that while European countries could offer strong security guarantees, these would still necessitate support from the United States to ensure effective deterrence. He clarified that this backup from the US would not involve deploying troops on the ground, but rather a general support mechanism to uphold the security commitments. Rutte made these remarks during his visit to Slovakia, highlighting the essential role of the US in reinforcing European security efforts for Ukraine.