Overview

• Macron said 26 of 35 Coalition of Volunteers members have confirmed contributions to a post‑ceasefire reassurance presence on land, sea or air, positioned away from the front line.
• Following a videoconference with President Trump, Macron said U.S. support to the guarantees will be set out soon, with Washington still ruling out sending ground troops.
• Germany proposed bolstering Ukraine’s air defences and equipment subject to U.S. participation and Bundestag approval, while Italy reiterated it will not deploy soldiers.
• The Kremlin officially rejected any foreign troop presence in Ukraine, and Putin warned such forces would be treated as legitimate targets by Russia.
• European leaders indicated they will coordinate additional sanctions with the United States if Russia declines to enter concrete negotiations toward a ceasefire.