Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – A meeting of the "Volunteer Union" supporting Ukraine was held in Paris on the 6th local time. The meeting focused on specific measures to ensure security in Ukraine.
French President Macron chaired the meeting, which was attended by Ukrainian President Zelensky, British Prime Minister Starmer, German Chancellor Merz, and other European leaders. US President Trump's special envoy Witkov and senior advisor Kushner represented the US at the meeting.
The meeting issued the "Paris Declaration" that day, aiming to demonstrate the strong security guarantees being built to achieve a "strong and lasting peace" in Ukraine. The declaration proposed a series of specific measures to ensure security in Ukraine, including participation in the US-led ceasefire monitoring mechanism and support for the Ukrainian armed forces.
Macron, Starmer, and Zelensky signed a statement of intent that evening regarding the deployment of multinational forces after a ceasefire in Ukraine. Macron revealed that once a ceasefire is reached in Ukraine, France may send thousands of military personnel to Ukraine, not as combat troops, but to ensure peace and security. Starmer stated that after the ceasefire, Britain and France will protect Ukrainian military facilities and support Ukraine's defense needs.
In addition, Macron announced the establishment of a coordination group in Paris among the United States, Ukraine, and the "Voluntary Union" to integrate various security forces supporting Ukraine.
Zelenskyi positively evaluated the day's meeting and expressed satisfaction with the signing of the Franco-British-Ukrainian declaration of intent. He emphasized that security guarantees for Ukraine must be legally binding, specifically calling for them to be enshrined in legal documents and approved by the US Congress.
Vitkov stated that the meeting made significant progress on several key issues, including the security guarantee framework. He noted that the "Voluntary Union" argued that lasting security guarantees and a strong commitment to prosperity are crucial for lasting peace in Ukraine, a point the US agreed with. He also indicated that the US would continue talks with Ukraine in Paris on the evening of the 6th and the 7th.
Regarding the details of security guarantees for Ukraine, neither Vitkov nor Kushner gave direct answers in public. (End)
