US President Donald Trump has previously pledged to provide a security guarantee for Ukraine, possibly through air support rather than military action, and stressed that Europe should make a substantial contribution. French President Emmanuel Macron's office said on Tuesday (September 9) that Kyiv's European allies are ready to provide a security guarantee for Ukraine after any peace agreement with Russia and are now awaiting concrete support from the United States.
'AFPAccording to the report, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and allies are expected to hold a meeting in Paris on Thursday (4th), co-chaired by Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The French presidential office stated on the 2nd that "We are ready, and European countries now also want the support of the United States to ensure Ukraine's security." A French official said: "We have now made enough contributions to show the Americans that as long as they assume their responsibilities, which means providing 'backing' for European partners, we are ready to assume our responsibilities as well."
French diplomatic sources also stated that Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot emphasized the existing good cooperation within the Coalition of the Willing during a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that same day. A US State Department spokesperson stated the same day that the two ministers agreed to continue diplomatic cooperation to end the Russo-Ukrainian war through negotiations and ensure lasting peace.
The meeting was initiated by a "coalition of the willing" consisting of about 30 countries. They plan to provide support to the Ukrainian army and may send some soldiers to Ukraine if Russia and Ukraine reach a ceasefire agreement to deter Russia from further aggression. The French presidential office also said that the United States will send representatives to the meeting on the 4th, but did not disclose specific details.
On the other hand, as Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to officially announce a summit with Ukraine, speculation is growing that if Putin continues to refuse to end the war, the security measures promoted by Europe may not be able to immediately change the situation in the short term.
However, some analysts believe that these deployments could still enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities, increase the cost of further Russian action, and provide Europe with more bargaining chips in negotiations. Even if a ceasefire fails to be immediately achieved, these measures will still help maintain military deterrence and regional stability.
