Russia to be provided with security guarantees as part of a future agreement to end the war in Ukraine: Zelensky first supported this idea, -. Financial Times. In the past, Ukraine and its allies have rejected such demands, seeing them as Moscow's attempt to regain a sphere of influence. According to the publication, the change in Kiev's position stems from fear of the rapprochement between the US and Russia and the discussed economic agreements, including oil projects, air travel and cooperation in the production of titanium.