Thu Sep 04 11:56:09 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Western Leaders Convene in Paris to Discuss Security Guarantees for Ukraine, Including Troop Deployment**

**Paris, France** – Leaders from Europe, Australia, Japan, and Canada, along with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Envoy Steve Witkoff, met in Paris today to discuss providing security guarantees to Ukraine following a potential peace agreement with Russia. The summit, led by France and the United Kingdom, centers around a “coalition of the willing” prepared to commit troops to ensure any agreement between Russia and Ukraine holds.

Despite ongoing ceasefire negotiation stalls, discussions revolved around the number of troops each country could contribute. A key challenge lies in persuading President Donald Trump to commit U.S. military support.

NATO chief Mark Rutte firmly stated that Russia has no say in the matter of troop deployment in Ukraine, emphasizing Ukraine’s sovereign right to decide its own security arrangements.

French President Emmanuel Macron affirmed the readiness of European nations to provide security guarantees for Ukraine once a peace agreement is signed. Detailed “technical” plans for troop deployment have reportedly been finalized by European officials, with briefings from British and French army chiefs expected to be presented to the leaders.

While European leaders emphasize the necessity of U.S. backing for any troop deployment agreement, Russian President Putin stated on Wednesday that the war could end through negotiations “if common sense prevails,” while also asserting Russia’s readiness to use force if necessary. The summit continues as leaders work towards solidifying a united front in support of Ukraine’s future security.

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