Politico reported the information.Secretary of State Marco Rubio has informed European counterparts that the United States wants a comprehensive peace deal in place before committing to long-term security assurances for Ukraine, according to multiple European diplomats familiar with the discussions. This approach represents a significant shift from previous expectations that security guarantees would be integral to any peace negotiations.During a Tuesday conference call with European officials, Rubio emphasized that President Donald Trump would negotiate lasting protections for Ukraine's safety, but only after a peace agreement is finalized. The secretary reiterated this position during weekend negotiations in Geneva, though he provided few specifics about what such guarantees might entail."Secretary Rubio, along with the entire Trump administration, has clearly underscored that security guarantees would need to be part of any peace deal, as he has consistently outlined in both public and private," State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said, disputing characterizations of the administration's stance.The White House also pushed back against suggestions that security guarantees were being sidelined. "The Trump administration has repeatedly affirmed, publicly and privately, that any deal must provide full security guarantees and deterrence for Ukraine," spokesperson Anna Kelly stated.However, European allies remain concerned about the administration's evolving approach. Initial U.S. peace proposals circulated last week included provisions limiting Ukraine's military to 600,000 troops while placing no restrictions on Russian forces. Though officials have since described the 28-point plan as merely a starting framework, the proposals have heightened European anxieties about America's commitment to Ukrainian sovereignty.Rubio told European counterparts Thursday that the U.S. was not viewed as an impartial mediator because it provides military aid to Ukraine while sanctioning Russia, according to two European diplomats. This acknowledgment of perceived bias has further complicated diplomatic efforts.The administration faces pressure from Congress to maintain strong support for Ukraine. "If Ukraine has to give up any land, it has to come with, like Article Five security agreements with NATO and the United States, because that is the only way to stop Russia from doing this again," said Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.).Since Russia's February 2022 invasion, the U.S. has provided nearly $67 billion in military assistance to Ukraine, though most funding came under the previous Biden administration. European nations are now exploring alternative support mechanisms, including using frozen Russian assets and potentially deploying European troops.Some European officials worry the Trump administration's approach could favor Russian interests. "Nothing about human rights, humanitarian law, international law nor principles," one European diplomat said of the peace plans. "This is creating a new European 'security architecture' full of holes."As negotiations continue, the fundamental question remains whether Ukraine can secure the protection it needs to prevent future Russian aggression while making the territorial and military concessions that may be necessary for peace.