In an interview with Kyiv Post, Ambassador Steven Pifer argues that Europe’s growing commitment to security guarantees may be Ukraine’s most reliable path to peace.
A flurry of high-stakes diplomatic meetings over the past two weeks, including two major summits, have done little to reassure Kyiv about its long-term security. According to a former US ambassador to Ukraine, the chasm between what US President Donald Trump is prepared to offer and what Ukraine desperately needs has become dangerously apparent.
In an interview with Kyiv Post on Tuesday, Steven Pifer, a veteran American diplomat with a deep history in the region, offered a scathing assessment of recent events. He said recent diplomatic efforts have been a mix of failure and limited success, highlighting the enduring lack of a clear plan for Ukraine’s long-term security.