Ukraine Security Talks in Paris Aim for Strong Ceasefire Guarantees

Paris is hosting a high-stakes gathering of over 30 countries this week, including Canada, as global leaders push to secure a lasting ceasefire and reconstruction plan for Ukraine.

Prime Minister Mark Carney joins the summit to discuss robust postwar security guarantees designed to prevent Russia from restarting aggression in Eastern Europe. Coalition defense chiefs are meeting a day before the main summit to set the agenda.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with national security advisers from 18 coalition countries over the weekend in Kyiv. The discussions focused on collective security measures and their role in a U.S.-led peace framework.

Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine will not accept a weak deal that only prolongs the conflict. “Security guarantees must be credible and robust,” he said, accusing Russia of using talks to stall while continuing its offensive.

Experts note that Ukraine has successfully rallied a coalition of 35 nations willing to provide military support, a diplomatic win that could allow Kyiv to ensure its security without NATO membership.

While Russia has indicated some willingness to use a U.S.-led framework as a discussion base, it still demands major concessions, including territorial losses in the east, military downsizing, and no foreign troops on Ukrainian soil.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has offered “strong security guarantees” over a 15-year horizon, but Zelenskyy seeks longer-term assurances. Analysts caution that U.S. positions have fluctuated in recent months, adding uncertainty to the process.

As the Paris summit unfolds, the international community watches closely, hoping the coalition can deliver meaningful peace and security for Ukraine.