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As Ukraine grapples with its precarious defense, the concept of security guarantees looms large. The defense minister pointedly questioned what these guarantees genuinely entail. The strongest and most reliable form of security, he posited, is NATO membership, which he described as the cheapest security guarantee capable of deterring Russia. Yet, the minister indicated that for some reason, this option seems to be off the table currently for Ukraine. Thus, he urged all 27 countries supporting Ukraine to clarify what their security assurances mean in practical terms.