Overview

• European leaders at the Paris summit are prioritizing military support and ceasefire monitoring for Ukraine, moving away from plans to deploy combat-ready troops.
• Ukraine continues to demand robust security guarantees, including European forces prepared for combat scenarios, to deter future Russian aggression.
• France and Britain initially proposed sending thousands of troops to Ukraine but now face political, logistical, and international opposition to the plan.
• Russia firmly opposes NATO troop involvement in Ukraine, while the U.S. under the Trump administration has provided no firm commitments to European proposals.
• Alternative measures under discussion include bolstering NATO forces in neighboring countries, training Ukrainian troops, and securing critical infrastructure.