The Kremlin demands a veto on security guarantees for Ukraine: what does it mean.

The Kremlin wants to have the ability to veto any security measures for Ukraine, attempting to undermine the efforts of the US, Europe, and Kyiv in resolving the conflict. This is reported by the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW), as stated by FREEДОМ.

'The Kremlin may be trying to counter the joint efforts of the US, Europe, and Ukraine in creating a security system that would prevent a potential Russian invasion after a peace agreement is reached. However, if Russia is granted veto power, it could deprive Ukraine of the ability to negotiate its own security, develop its armed forces, and receive support from other countries,' ISW noted in its report.

An analysis of the statement by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov revealed that Moscow demands to participate in any negotiations regarding security guarantees for Ukraine, or else they allegedly have no future. Lavrov has also threatened decisive actions to protect 'the legitimate interests of the Russian Federation' in any future security agreement benefiting Ukraine.

Experts reminded that European leaders noted that no agreement should restrict Ukraine in developing its armed forces or cooperating with other countries. Russia should also not have the ability to block Ukraine's path to NATO and the EU.

Recently, the US president instructed Secretary of State Mark Rubio to negotiate with European partners on security guarantees for Ukraine.

The growing tendency of Moscow to demand a veto on security measures for Ukraine is emphasized in the ISW analysis.