On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, around 30 Western and European nations met in Paris and agreed on something big for Ukraine: binding security guarantees in any peace deal ✊🌍.
What went down?
The Coalition of the Willing—yes, they're calling themselves that—signed a joint declaration pledging support for a just, lasting peace in Ukraine under the United Nations Charter. Once a ceasefire kicks in, they'll roll out:
- ✅ A U.S.-led ceasefire monitoring mechanism
- ✅ Military support to strengthen Ukraine's defenses
- ✅ Long-term partnership on defense and security
France & UK step up
France and the UK signed a declaration of intent: if a peace deal is reached, they could send troops to help keep the peace. President Macron even talked about deploying several thousand French soldiers to monitor the Russian-Ukrainian border (non-combat role!) and help regenerate the Ukrainian army. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer added that the two countries could set up military hubs across Ukraine 🗺️.
U.S. gives thumbs up
For the first time, U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner joined, along with General Alexus Grynkewich. They confirmed that thanks to President Trump's support, Washington is fully behind these security protocols.
What's next? The real test comes when a ceasefire is in place—and then the world will see if these guarantees can turn headlines into peace on the ground.
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Western coalition backs binding security guarantees for Ukraine
cgtn.com
