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France has announced that Europe is prepared to support Ukraine with long-term security guarantees once the conflict concludes—yet it emphasizes that the United States must take a more active role. President Emmanuel Macron’s office stated Tuesday that Kyiv’s European allies are ready to help establish security assurances for Ukraine after reaching a peace agreement with Russia.
Ahead of a gathering in Paris on Thursday involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and international allies, an Elysee Palace official remarked, “We are ready,” and expressed hope that the U.S. will back European efforts to ensure Ukraine’s security.
A coalition, known as the Coalition of the Willing, comprising approximately 30 countries, plans to assist Ukraine’s military and might deploy some personnel after a ceasefire is in place. The goal of such deployment would be to prevent future Russian attacks.
A French diplomatic source indicated that during a phone call on Tuesday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted their strong cooperation within the coalition, preparing for Thursday’s discussions.
A State Department spokesperson confirmed that the two ministers “agreed to continue diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war through negotiations that include measures ensuring a lasting peace.”
The meeting will be co-chaired by Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
An Elysee official added, “We now have sufficient contributions to show the Americans that we are prepared to fulfill our responsibilities, provided they do the same—specifically by giving European partners a ‘backstop’.” This backstop could cover intelligence sharing, logistical support, and communication strategies. However, former President Donald Trump has ruled out deploying U.S. troops on the ground.
Trump previously failed to organize a summit between Vladimir Putin and Zelensky after hosting the Russian leader in Alaska last month. Tuesday, Trump expressed disappointment in Putin’s refusal to pursue a peace proposal for Ukraine.
The U.S. has confirmed it will send a representative to the Thursday meeting, though details have not been disclosed.
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