Ukraine’s top allies meet in Paris to push for Kyiv’s security guarantees

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 6, 2026 at 11:12 AM

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In Paris on January 6, 2026, Ukraine's allies, a "coalition of the willing" comprised of representatives from 35 countries, including 27 heads of state, met to discuss security guarantees for Kyiv in the event of a ceasefire with Russia. The meeting, part of increased diplomatic efforts to end the nearly four-year war, was convened as part of a US-brokered peace plan. US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner attended to help formulate a unified position to present to Russia. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed optimism, focusing on deterring future Russian aggression. However, progress is uncertain due to territorial disputes and the US administration's shift in focus to Venezuela after the abduction of Nicolas Maduro. Russia's willingness to accept current proposals also remains unclear.

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Venezuela 30% Jared Kushner 30% Steve Witkoff 30% Emmanuel Macron 40% Donald Trump ×250% Vladimir Putin ×250% Kyiv ×260% Paris 60% United States ×360% Volodymyr Zelenskyy 70% Ukraine ×790% Russia ×790%

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ukraine 100% security guarantees 90% ceasefire 80% russia 80% peace plan 70% coalition of the willing 60% diplomatic efforts 60% russian aggression 50% negotiations 50% territory 40%