European Allies Finalize Security Guarantees for Ukraine as Russia Proposes UN-Led Transition

A Paris summit concluded with pledges of military aid and plans for a Franco-British mission, while Putin's proposal for a transitional administration faces skepticism.

European leaders at the Paris summit reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine's security, announcing €2 billion in French military aid and rejecting any easing of sanctions on Russia.
The coalition proposed a 'force of reassurance,' a European military deployment in Ukraine post-peace agreement, aimed at deterring future aggression rather than frontline engagement.
A Franco-British mission will assess Ukraine's military needs and prepare for potential European troop deployments under a future peace framework.
Vladimir Putin suggested a UN-led transitional administration to organize new elections in Ukraine, a move dismissed by European and Ukrainian leaders as undermining Ukraine's sovereignty.
The fragile moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure continues to face violations, with Russia and Ukraine trading accusations of non-compliance.