UK, France pledge ‘reassurance force’ for Ukraine after Russia ceasefire

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 6, 2026 at 08:11 PM

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In January 2026, the UK and France pledged to send a "reassurance force" to Ukraine if a ceasefire agreement is reached with Russia, establishing military hubs in the country. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, French President Macron, and British Prime Minister Starmer signed a declaration of intent for the deployment of multinational forces to support Ukraine's defense and reconstruction. This announcement followed a meeting in Paris of the "coalition of the willing," which has been exploring ways to deter future Russian aggression. The security guarantees are intended to provide Ukraine with a level of protection comparable to NATO's Article 5. Macron indicated that France could deploy several thousand soldiers to maintain peace.

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