Leaders of Ukraine’s allies met Tuesday in Paris for talks aimed at shaping the country’s security after any potential peace deal with Russia, amid shifting U.S. priorities and renewed tensions over Greenland.
French President Emmanuel Macron said the meeting of 35 officials, including 27 heads of state, would result in “concrete commitments” to protect Ukraine and ensure a lasting peace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held preparatory talks with Macron, while French, British, and Ukrainian military chiefs, joined by NATO’s top commander, discussed security guarantees and multinational force deployment.
The summit comes as Washington’s focus has turned to Venezuela and Trump’s calls to take control of Greenland have drawn European pushback. Despite these distractions, participants aim to agree on monitoring a ceasefire, supporting Ukraine’s armed forces, and long-term defense cooperation. Zelenskyy stressed the importance of European deployments, including Britain and France, while noting many countries must secure parliamentary approval.