Ukraine Allies Sign Paris Security Declaration

Leaders from Ukraine and its key allies signed a declaration in Paris on Tuesday outlining plans for multinational forces to bolster Ukraine's security in the event of a ceasefire with Russia, marking a potential breakthrough in efforts to end the nearly four-year conflict.

The agreement, endorsed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, commits to deploying forces to support Kyiv's defense, reconstruction, and long-term stability. Officials described it as a significant step toward deterring future Russian aggression. The declaration establishes a legal framework for forces from Britain, France, and other partners to operate on Ukrainian soil, including the creation of military hubs to secure skies and seas, store weapons, and train personnel.

US envoy Steve Witkoff, representing President Donald Trump, highlighted progress on security guarantees and a prosperity plan during the meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing, which included representatives from more than two dozen countries. "Security protocols for Ukraine are largely finished," Witkoff said in a statement after the talks. The...