Allies to discuss troop presence in Ukraine and written security guarantees in Paris
Ukraine's allies will gather in Paris to discuss possible deployment of troops in Ukraine and to provide written security guarantees, reports Reuters.
In the meeting of the so-called «Coalitions of the willing» participation is expected more than 27 world leaders, as well as American negotiators. The summit will be joined by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine.
The purpose of the meeting
According to the agency, the key goal of the negotiations is to to reassure Ukraine and create a political and security basis for further decisions In the event of a pause in hostilities.
It is not about general declarations, but about an attempt to turn previously announced promises into clear and recorded agreements.
Multinational forces and the role of the United States
The central theme of the summit will be the possibility of creating multinational forces for Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire. Such forces are planned to be formed:
у close coordination with Kyiv;
for political and security support from the United States;
as an element of deterrence against a new Russian attack.
In addition, we will discuss a wider package of security guarantees, which have automatically come into force in case of repeated aggression against Ukraine.
Specifying commitments
Reuters notes that the following have already arrived in Paris high-ranking military officials, In particular Chief of the General Staff of Ukraine. Their task is to capture on paper specific military obligations, The new law will be used to define the rights of the people who have been left unclear or politically vague.
This stage of the negotiations is seen by allies as critical for trust between Kyiv and its Western partners.
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