Zelensky says he does not have clear security pledge from allies

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete January 7, 2026 at 05:06 PM

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he has not received clear security guarantees from European allies regarding protection against future Russian aggression. This follows the UK and France signing a declaration of intent to potentially deploy troops in Ukraine if a peace deal is reached with Russia. The US, however, did not sign such a pledge at talks in Paris. While the UK and France plan to establish military hubs in Ukraine to deter future invasion, full security guarantees, particularly legally binding agreements supported by parliaments, are still under discussion. The key issue of territorial concessions Ukraine may need to grant Russia as part of peace proposals remains unresolved. Russia currently controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory since its full-scale invasion in February 2022.

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United States Congress 35% Coalition of the Willing 40% Emmanuel Macron 50% Paris ×350% Sir Keir Starmer ×260% United States ×370% Vladimir Putin 70% France ×475% UK ×375% Russia ×385% Volodymyr Zelensky ×390% Ukraine ×1095%

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security guarantees 100% ukraine 90% russian aggression 80% peace deal 70% military hubs 60% territorial concessions 60% legal framework 50% zelensky 50% coalition of the willing 50% paris talks 40%