French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 countries have pledged to provide postwar security guarantees to Ukraine, including an international presence on land, sea, and in the air. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris, Macron said the plan aims to prevent any renewed aggression once the conflict ends.
The proposed forces would not be deployed on the frontline but would serve as a “reassurance force,” either inside Ukraine or in surrounding regions. While some nations are expected to contribute troops, others will provide support through training, equipment, and financial backing. The United States’ role in these guarantees is expected to be finalized soon.
Zelenskyy welcomed the commitments, calling them a “serious and concrete step” toward Ukraine’s long-term security. However, Russia dismissed the pledges, insisting that Western countries cannot provide security guarantees acceptable to Moscow.
Despite divisions among European allies—some preferring to focus on military aid and financing rather than troop commitments—the announcement reflects growing momentum for a collective security framework. Leaders emphasized that greater defence integration and sustained international pressure on Moscow are necessary to ensure Ukraine’s stability after the war.