Draft Paris summit statement outlines binding security guarantees for Ukraine

The Hindu
The Hindu
2h ago
A draft statement for a Paris summit said Ukraine’s security guarantees will include binding commitments by allies to support Ukraine in the event of a future armed attack by Russia.
Draft Paris summit statement outlines binding security guarantees for Ukraine
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A draft statement from the “Coalition of Willing” said Ukraine’s security guarantees will include binding commitments to support Ukraine in the case of a future armed attack by Russia in order to restore peace. The draft said commitments may include military capabilities, intelligence and logistical support, diplomatic initiatives, and additional sanctions, and it still needs approval at a summit in Paris. U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived at France’s Elysee Palace for the summit, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to take part. Talks to end the almost four-year conflict have accelerated since November, and territory remains a key obstacle to negotiations while fighting continues.
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Key insights

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    Security guarantees are framed as enforceable support options: The draft statement lists possible binding commitments that may include military capabilities, intelligence and logistical support, diplomatic initiatives, and additional sanctions.

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    Territory remains a central barrier to ending the war: The text states that Russia has shown few signals of accepting current proposals and that territory remains a key obstacle to negotiations while fighting shows no signs of abating.

Takeaways

Coalition leaders in Paris are considering a draft that would formalize binding security commitments for Ukraine while negotiations to end the war remain stalled on territorial issues.

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