Overview
- Macron, Starmer and Zelensky signed a declaration of intent enabling a European‑led multinational force to deploy in Ukraine after a ceasefire, with the U.K. and France to set up military hubs and protected facilities for equipment.
- Allies endorsed a U.S.-led ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism and agreed to establish a permanent U.S.-Ukraine‑Coalition coordination cell in Paris.
- U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner attended and said the president strongly supports the security framework, though language pledging explicit U.S. operational support to a European force was softened in the final communiqué.
- Macron said France could send several thousand troops for a reassurance mission positioned away from the front line, with leaders stressing Ukraine’s forces remain the first line of defense.
- Germany signaled it could contribute from neighboring NATO territory, while Italy and Poland ruled out deployments inside Ukraine, and Russia reiterated opposition to any Western troops as talks continue on force size, contributors and binding commitments.