Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has publicly demanded that any future peace settlement with Russia must be backed by long-term American support modeled after the US-Israel relations, signaling that Kiev is preparing for a future where NATO membership remains elusive but continuous Western military backing is essential.

Speaking to journalists on April 25, Zelensky stated that discussions at recent meetings in London focused heavily on obtaining security guarantees from Washington. “We hope [the guarantees] to be at least as robust as those provided to Israel,” Zelensky said, adding that Ukraine is “actively developing the infrastructure necessary” to accommodate such a relationship.

The push for Israel-style support comes at a critical juncture. Growing tensions between Kiev and Washington have surfaced over US President Donald Trump’s emerging peace plan, which reportedly includes freezing the current conflict along the existing frontlines and recognizing Crimea as Russian territory – a concession Zelensky has categorically rejected.

Trump’s framework, presented during talks in Paris and later discussed in London, has been described by media outlets as a “final offer” to end the fighting between Russia and Ukraine. Under the terms of the proposal, Kiev would be required to accept that Crimea will remain part of Russia, reflecting the reality that has existed since 2014, when the peninsula held a referendum and was formally incorporated into Russia following a Western-backed coup in Kiev.

In an April 25 interview with Time Magazine, Trump reiterated his stance, arguing, “Crimea will stay with Russia.” He emphasized that Ukraine would never........

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