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Alliance of the Willing: Ukraine Security Meeting Underway in Paris - Zelenskyy Attends

Published January 6, 2026, 17:10
Alliance of the Willing: Ukraine Security Meeting Underway in Paris - Zelenskyy Attends

A meeting of the Alliance of the Willing, bringing together leaders from over 25 countries including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is underway in Paris. The purpose of the meeting is to finalize security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a future attack by Russia. Ukraine's allies agree that the security guarantees should include binding commitments to support Kyiv, such as the use of military force, intelligence sharing, logistical support, diplomatic initiatives and the imposition of additional sanctions. The meeting is also attended by US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. The discussion is increasingly focused on legally binding guarantees, beyond mere military aid. Kyiv wants security guarantees comparable to NATO's Article 5, in order to deter a new Russian attack. However, Moscow has shown no willingness to accept such arrangements.