Morning Joe Joe: Huge takeaway from WH meeting is a security guarantee with the U.S. involved
Aug 19, 2025
Richard Haas, President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, shares his insights on critical global security issues. He discusses the U.S. commitment to providing security guarantees to Ukraine amid rising tensions with Russia. The conversation shifts to the evolving diplomatic landscape, including the complexities of potential peace negotiations. Haas also reflects on shifting global power dynamics, examining Europe's emerging defense capabilities and the implications for international relations, blended with a touch of humor throughout.
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U.S. Signals Security Role For Ukraine
- President Trump signaled U.S. involvement in post-war security guarantees for Ukraine, shifting his stance.
- Hosts viewed this as the biggest takeaway from the White House meeting and a major development for deterrence.
Budapest Memorandum Haunts New Guarantees
- Richard Haas warned past security assurances for Ukraine failed, citing the 1994 Budapest memorandum.
- He stressed that non-NATO assurances must be credible and asked what would be "good enough."
European Boots Plus U.S. Support Matter
- Joe Scarborough emphasized European boots with U.S. support as a key difference from past assurances.
- The panel noted Article 5‑like guarantees differ from NATO membership and raised Congress's potential role.