Macron Calls for 34 Countries to Support Ukraine's Security Amid 30-Day Ceasefire Proposal

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Updated Mar 12, 2025, 12:06 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron convened a meeting in Paris with military leaders from 34 countries, including European and NATO nations, as well as Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement with Russia. No U.S. officials were present at the meeting. Macron emphasized the need for Europe to take responsibility and support Ukraine, stating that the continent must 'throw its full weight behind Ukraine, and itself.' The discussions focused on planning credible, long-term security guarantees that should be aligned with NATO's capabilities and commitments. This initiative comes as Ukraine has expressed readiness to consider a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, which could be extended by mutual agreement if Russia agrees and implements the terms simultaneously. The absence of U.S. officials at the Paris meeting underscores Europe's efforts to bolster its own defense strategy amid shifting U.S. policies. Macron and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer have been leading efforts to form a 'coalition of the willing' to support Ukraine.

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Macron has called on military leaders from 30 countries to plan security guarantees for Ukraine after a "peace deal" is reached. He also backed the 30-day ceasefire and progress in Ukraine-U.S. negotiations. https://t.co/EJyzXKv7SI

The Kyiv Independent

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French President Emmanuel Macron urged European and NATO military leaders to develop a concrete plan for "credible security guarantees" for Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire. https://t.co/lG5IUdMTuk

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Macron met with the military chiefs of staff of nearly 30 countries in Paris today to work on how to create a coalition of the willing for Ukraine. Even if all countries attending the meeting won’t send peacekeeping forces to Ukraine, they’re expected to aid those who will https://t.co/IlFtP6NOdh