Paris talks end with allies committing to Ukraine security guarantees

The “Coalition of the Willing” summit in Paris concluded with Kyiv’s allies signing a declaration on security guarantees for Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron announced.

Speaking at a press conference, Macron highlighted the significant progress achieved, as reflected in the Paris Declaration, which he said provides strong guarantees for lasting peace, Caliber.Az reports, citing Sky News.

“This declaration of the Coalition of the Willing, for the first time, recognizes operational convergence between the 35 countries making up the Coalition of the Willing, Ukraine, and the United States. We’re talking about strong security guarantees,” he stated.

Macron explained that the declaration outlines the key components of these security guarantees. It includes the establishment of a ceasefire monitoring mechanism under US leadership, with contributions from multiple nations. 

The declaration also provides support for Ukraine’s armed forces to ensure sustained capabilities through financing and weapons packages. 

In addition, it calls for the creation of a multinational force “in the air, on the seas and on land to provide reassurance after the ceasefire,” and establishes a legal commitment from Ukraine’s allies to support the country “in the event of a new attack by Russia.”

In parallel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a separate declaration with Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, committing to deploy forces to Ukraine if a peace deal is reached.

“This is a vital part of our iron-cast commitment to stand with Ukraine for the long term. It paves the way for the legal framework under which British, French, and partner forces could operate on Ukrainian soil — securing Ukraine’s skies and seas, and regenerating Ukraine’s armed forces for the future,” Starmer said in Paris following the meeting.

Starmer noted that the coalition had agreed on key steps, including participating in US-led ceasefire monitoring, supporting long-term provision of arms for Ukraine, and establishing binding commitments to assist Ukraine in the event of a future Russian attack.

Zelenskyy described the new Paris Declaration as “very concrete,” noting that Ukraine already knows which countries will participate and what each will contribute individually. He also approved that progress was made with the US delegation in Paris on monitoring a potential ceasefire.

Confirming Zelenskyy’s remarks, US special envoy Steven Witkoff highlighted on social media platform X that key progress was achieved in Paris on framework agreements for bilateral security guarantees and plans to ensure prosperity.

Today, the US delegation met in Paris with the constituents of the Coalition of the Willing as well as the Ukrainian delegation to advance President Trump’s peace plan on Ukraine.

The US delegation included Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, General Alex Grynkewich,…

— Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (@SEPeaceMissions) January 6, 2026

Witkoff also announced that consultations with Ukraine will continue on January 6 and 7, expressing hope for “additional positive momentum.”

By Jeyhun Aghazada