Ukraine’s security guarantees: What are they and why might they fall short?

Al Jazeera National SecurityNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Nils AdlerJanuary 26, 2026 at 09:05 AM

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In early January 2026, over 30 Western countries met in Paris to outline security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire with Russia. The proposed framework includes a US-led ceasefire monitoring mechanism and potential deployment of multinational forces led by France and the UK. While leaders like Macron and Starmer touted the guarantees as "robust," others, like Germany, expressed caution. President Zelenskyy stated Ukraine is ready to send the agreement to the US Congress and Ukrainian Parliament for ratification, emphasizing the importance of US security guarantees. However, the document remains unpublished, and details on enforcement are unclear. Some Ukrainians, including former officials, express skepticism, fearing the guarantees may lack practical tools for ensuring security.

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If it’s another document of wishful thinking without any real practical tools, it’s better not even to start this discussion.

quote — Volodymyr Omelyan100% confidence

The document on security guarantees has yet to be made public.

factual — Al Jazeera100% confidence

Zelenskyy said the government is "100 percent ready" to send an agreement on security guarantees to the US Congress and Ukrainian Parliament.

quote — Volodymyr Zelenskyy100% confidence

Leaders from more than 30 Western countries gathered in Paris to sketch out security guarantees for Ukraine if a ceasefire is agreed.

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The US-led ceasefire monitoring mechanism and possible multinational forces led by France and the UK are planned.

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Lithuania 30% Keir Starmer 40% Paris 40% Friedrich Merz 40% United Kingdom 50% Emmanuel Macron 50% France ×360% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×260% United States ×270% Kyiv 70% Russia ×280% Ukraine ×790%

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security guarantees 100% ukraine 90% ceasefire 80% russia 70% military hubs 60% defence 60% coalition of the willing 50% aggression 50% us congress 40% multinational forces 40%