26 Countries Promise Ukraine Security Support After War, Macron Says
By Global Leaders Insights Team | Sep 05, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 countries have agreed to provide Ukraine with security guarantees once its war with Russia ends.
These guarantees include deploying international forces on land, sea, and air to prevent future Russian attacks. The commitment was made during a meeting in Paris with 35 mostly European nations, called the "Coalition of the Willing," focused on planning Ukraine’s postwar security.
Macron, joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, stressed that these measures aim to give Ukraine confidence and deter Russia, which invaded in 2022. "The day the conflict stops, the security guarantees will be deployed," Macron said.
Key Highlights
Macron: 26 nations pledge security guarantees for Ukraine after Russia war
Ukraine to receive postwar defense support from international coalition
European leaders plan troop deployments and sanctions to deter future Russian attacks
Some countries will train and equip Ukrainian forces abroad, while others may send troops to Ukraine itself. He didn’t name the countries or specify troop numbers.
The group held a call with U.S. President Donald Trump, and Macron said the U.S. role in the plan would be finalized soon. European leaders emphasized that American support is key, though Trump hasn’t confirmed sending U.S. troops. His representative, Steve Witkoff, joined early discussions. Trump pushed Europe to stop buying Russian oil, which he says funds the war, and to pressure China economically.
Zelenskiy underscored the need for strong, legally binding defense commitments, pointing to broken 1994 promises when Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons. Germany said it would decide on military involvement only after the U.S. clarifies its role. France and Britain are open to sending troops, while Italy prefers tasks like monitoring a ceasefire.
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The coalition also discussed tougher sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas industries and possibly China if Russia resists peace talks. European leaders said preparing for peace now, even if it’s far off, is crucial to ensure Ukraine’s safety in the future.
