Russia Said It Could Accept US Security Guarantees, Ukraine Official Says After 'Meaningful Progress' At Geneva, But Gaps Remain

Benzinga ^ | March 1, 2026 | Snigdha Gairola

[Engraved-on-His-hands]

Ukraine's government says Russia indicated during recent talks in Geneva that it could accept U.S.-backed security guarantees as part of a potential post-war settlement, though major differences remain unresolved.

On Saturday, Kyrylo Budanov, chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said in a televised interview that Russian representatives signaled openness to security guarantees proposed by the United States, reported Reuters.

"At the last talks, the Russian side said for example that they would accept the security guarantees offered to Ukraine by the United States," Budanov said.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Russia; Ukraine
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[shelterguy]

I bet Russia had a change of heart after watching what happened to Iran.

[dangus]

Russia must be pretty embarrassed that the world now knows that they’re Iran’s client state instead of the other way around.

[frank ballenger]

Song going through Russian leaders’ minds.

Sometimes I feel
like a motherless Iranian child.
A long way from home.

[Owen]

The security guarantees proposed by the US side involved prohibition of EU membership and prohibition of NATO membership in recent reports.

I suspect we don’t have details on this. It may include prohibition of any European troops as well.

[Highest Authority]

The Z pervert will hold out for lots of cash!

[Skwor]

Gee I wonder what caused a bit of mental clarity on Russia’s part all the sudden?

The world may never know (if they read the LSM)

[DesertRhino]

Yeah, because we’re going to attack Russia. Any other bright idea

[DesertRhino]

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/03/02/3-f-15s-shot-down-by-kuwait-in-friendly-fire-incident-pilots-safe-us-says/

Maybe they saw us shoot down three F-15Es with some girl pilots. That would terrify anybody lol!

[shelterguy]

“””Yeah, because we’re going to attack Russia. Any other bright idea”””

Who said anything about attacking Russia?

[Pete Dovgan]

I bet Russia had a change of heart after watching what happened to Iran.

I don’t think it’s as simple as that. I think Russia just realized that they can provide zero security for it’s client states because it’s blown the military wad on Ukraine for 4 years with almost nothing to show for it. Now, with China looking North to ‘old border disputes’ maybe they are having a ‘rethink’ of what’s best for Russia.

Ending the war with a peace deal that opens up the west to market, and gives Russia some security, and a chance at new allies, would be the ideal for Russia.

[Karl Spooner]

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[shotgun]

Putin’s own assessment of his military:

1) bogged down in Ukraine for 4 years
2) vaunted anti-aircraft systems suck ass
3) no more drone tech from Iran
4) Navy sucks ass
5) no confidence in hi-tech hypersonic weapons development or anything else they mak

[RAldrich]

Russia is in a bad position in Ukraine right now, because the Iranian regime was a major supplier of drones and missiles.

On the other hand, Russia should benefit from the jump in oil prices. Previously, they had to sell their oil at a huge discount on account of the sanctions.

[Sacajaweau]

Naw...they're just waiting for little "z" to wise up...and face it that we will be selling no more military supplies to anyone....

War will be over shortly.

[canuck_conservative]

Now, with China looking North to ‘old border disputes’ maybe they are having a ‘rethink’ of what’s best for Russia

Not a chance.

Putin is an old man with old-man war obsessions ... he's as addicted as a Las Vegas loser who can't walk away from the one-armed bandit, who's so convinced that his "big payday" is just around the corner, he can't stop now!

And what's the inevitable result?

Just keeps pumping more wasted money in that machine until he's broke ... that's Putin

He's going to take Russia to the grave with him!

[Petrosius]

Our weapons would help but Ukraine can survive without them.

[McGruff]

Ukraine must be ticked off that we are shooting off all our Patriots at Iran.

[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

Nice "build your wealth" site in Detroit, and what a writer's name! Snigdha Gairola.... She's restating what Reuters published.

Reuters says:

"Russia said at recent talks in Geneva it would accept the U.S. proposal for Ukraine's post-war security guarantees, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff said."

Kyiv says Russia accepted US plan for Ukraine security guarantees Reuters, 28 February 2026.

When Russia actually says something, it's likely "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff? won't be the spokesman.

Don't know how this all will turn out, but "Gairola said that Reuter's reported than Budanov said that Russia said" is an interesting thread. Time will tell.

[ansel12]

“””””Hezbollah enters fray and fires rockets, drones”””””

Putin Joins Hezbollah Terrorist Leader to Mourn Khamenei’s Death
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2026/03/01/putin-joins-hezbollah-terrorist-leader-to-mourn-khameneis-death/

“A grieving Russian President Vladimir Putin mourned the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei claiming Sunday it was “a cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law.”
Putin sent his public condolences to his Iranian counterpart, promising Khamenei will be remembered “as an outstanding statesman” who helped elevate Russian-Iranian relations, AP reports.”