France, the United Kingdom and Ukraine have signed a declaration of intent on the possible deployment of multinational forces on Ukrainian territory following a cessation of hostilities, according to reporting from multiple outlets.
The document was signed in Paris by Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting of countries described as a “coalition of the willing”. The declaration sets out a framework for legal and operational planning should a ceasefire be agreed.
President Macron said the United States had expressed readiness to take part in mechanisms to monitor any ceasefire. Prime Minister Starmer described the agreement as the starting point for legal preparations that could allow military personnel to be sent to Ukraine, suggesting France and the UK could establish military hubs on Ukrainian soil.
However, reporting indicates that the United States did not sign the declaration. According to Politico, Washington had initially been expected to do so, but ultimately remained outside the group of signatories. Details outlining potential US support — including intelligence, logistics and backing in the event of an attack — were reportedly removed from earlier drafts.
US representatives, including presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, attended the Paris talks. Zelensky said documents on security guarantees for Ukraine were ready and could be signed soon, while US officials have previously said consultations on such guarantees are ongoing.
