Ukraine Security Talks Intensify in Paris

 

Ukraine Security Talks Intensify in Paris

Global Summit to Define Security Guarantees

Today, around 30 allied nations—including Canada, Japan, Australia, and many European states—are convening in Paris with President Zelenskyy to outline long-term security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement with Russia. Notably, the United States is absent, though its support remains critical.
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Military Support and Peacekeeping on the Table

French President Macron confirmed that robust military-backed security plans have been prepared. While some European countries, such as France and the UK, are open to deploying reassurance forces—a peacekeeping-style presence designed to deter aggression—others like Germany are still hesitant.
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The U.S. Role Remains Crucial

U.S. support—especially in airpower, intelligence, and air defense—is pivotal to the coalition’s credibility. Though President Trump has not committed ground troops, he’s open to supporting Europe’s strategy. His envoy, Steve Witkoff, is in Paris, engaging with leaders to clarify U.S. involvement.
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Strategic Concerns and Division

The summit has spotlighted deep divisions within Europe over military intervention. Countries like the UK and France are proactively preparing, while others remain cautious—worried about the risks of deploying firsthand.
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Experts warn progress remains fragile without a U.S. backbone to reinforce these guarantees.
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