Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,413

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Lyndal RowlandsJanuary 7, 2026 at 04:17 AM

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On January 7, 2026, international allies met in Paris to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war. Over two dozen countries, including Ukraine and the US, issued a joint declaration emphasizing the need for robust security guarantees for Ukraine in any settlement. Ukraine, France, and the UK signed a separate agreement outlining plans to deploy multinational forces to support Ukraine's defense and reconstruction after a ceasefire. While territorial disputes remain a key obstacle, France indicated a potential deployment of several thousand soldiers for peacekeeping, while the UK plans to establish military hubs across Ukraine. Germany and Belgium also pledged support, with the US backing security protocols to deter further attacks.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Druzhkivka 30% Friedrich Merz 40% Donald Trump 40% Bart De Wever ×240% Paris ×250% Donbas 50% United States ×260% Keir Starmer ×270% Emmanuel Macron ×270% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×280% Russia ×590% Ukraine ×13100%

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russia-ukraine war 100% security guarantees 80% multinational forces 70% ceasefire 70% territorial question 60% military hubs 60% military equipment 50% donbas region 50% diplomatic solutions 40% peacekeeping 40%