Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a Declaration of Intent regarding the deployment of multinational forces to support the defense, reconstruction, and strategic resilience of Ukraine. The solemn ceremony took place following the conclusion of the “Coalition of the Willing” summit on January 6 in Paris.
This is reported by Kyiv24
International Support for Ukraine: Agreement Details
According to the announcement prior to the signing, the signatures on the document were provided by: from Ukraine – President Volodymyr Zelensky, from France – President Emmanuel Macron, and from the United Kingdom – Prime Minister Keir Starmer. This declaration outlines clear intentions regarding the possible dispatch of military contingents in the event of a peace agreement.
“We signed a declaration of intent to send troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement. This is a key part of our firm commitment to support Ukraine in the long term,” Keir Starmer stated after the signing. “This paves the way for the legal framework within which British, French, and other partner forces can operate on Ukrainian territory, protecting Ukraine’s skies and seas and rebuilding the Ukrainian armed forces for the future.”
The British Prime Minister added that the UK and France plan to establish military hubs on Ukrainian territory and build defensive structures for weapons and military equipment, which will enhance the country’s defense capabilities.
Coordination with Allies and Prospects for Peace Agreements
It has been reported that the United States intends to support the European forces of the “Coalition of the Willing” in the event of a new threat or attack. The special representative of the U.S. President, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner joined the summit in Paris.
On December 29, a meeting took place in Florida between U.S. President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, lasting over two hours. Following this, a phone call occurred with several European leaders. President Zelensky reported significant outcomes from the negotiations and discussions on a future peace framework, as well as that the U.S. and Ukrainian teams are preparing to finalize the discussed security guarantees.
French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed progress in achieving security guarantees for Ukraine, which are to serve as the foundation for building a just peace. He announced a new meeting of the participating countries of the “Coalition of the Willing” in Paris to finalize the commitments of each state.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov noted that “most positions – 90% of the peace plan – have already been agreed upon, with work continuing on the details.”
However, according to analysts at the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Kremlin continues to ignore key provisions of the proposed peace agreements, including security guarantees for Ukraine or a possible territorial exchange, complicating the process of achieving a final peace.