Overview
- Zelenskyy, Macron and Starmer signed a Declaration of Intent in Paris creating a legal pathway for partner forces to operate in Ukraine once a ceasefire or peace deal takes effect.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain and France would establish military hubs across Ukraine after a ceasefire and build protected sites for weapons and equipment.
- A draft coalition text envisions a US‑led mechanism to monitor and verify any ceasefire and US support to European‑led forces, with specific obligations still being finalized.
- Zelenskyy reported detailed planning on force placement and capabilities and held focused talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on monitoring and deterrence tools.
- Fighting remained intense on Jan. 6 with 200 clashes and heavy air and drone strikes, particularly near Pokrovsk and Huliaipole, as Kyiv pressed for additional air‑defence supplies.