Ukraine reports ‘concrete results’ from talks with Western allies

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 7, 2026 at 02:30 PM

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, reported "concrete results" from ongoing talks with Western allies in Paris regarding the war with Russia and post-conflict security guarantees. The talks occurred at a summit of the "coalition of the willing," comprised of 35 countries supporting Ukraine. Zelenskyy stated the discussions addressed "the most difficult issues," including territorial questions and the status of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. He emphasized Ukraine's commitment to a dignified peace, dependent on Russia's willingness to end the war and the support of its partners. The updates follow pledges from the US to back security guarantees and from France and the UK to deploy forces to Ukraine if a ceasefire is reached.

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Steve Witkoff 40% Donald Trump 40% Jared Kushner 40% UK 50% Vladimir Putin 50% France 50% Paris ×260% United States ×270% Kyrylo Budanov ×280% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×390% Russia ×390% Ukraine ×7100%

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