"French President Emmanuel Macron is set to kick off a meeting with the leaders of the so-called coalition of the willing to fine-tune security guarantees for Ukraine once hostilities end there. Macron said preparations for security guarantees were completed at a meeting of defense ministers of the group, saying details were "extremely confidential." This European-led initiative to defend Ukraine against Russian attacks following a peace deal between the neighboring countries or in a post-war Ukraine has gained momentum in recent months."
"But European leaders have been clear that the initiative would not be possible without backing from the US government. So far, European allies have discussed sending troops to Ukraine as part of security assurances, but the prospect has divided many European allies. Russia has also said it would not accept NATO troops in Ukraine, and Trump has ruled out deploying US soldiers. Trump said his country may provide intelligence and air support."
French President Emmanuel Macron will begin a meeting with leaders of a coalition seeking to finalize security guarantees for Ukraine after hostilities end. Preparations were completed at a meeting of defense ministers, with details described as extremely confidential. The European-led initiative aims to defend Ukraine against Russian attacks after a peace deal or in a post-war scenario and has gained momentum recently. European leaders emphasize that U.S. backing is necessary. Allies have debated sending troops as part of assurances, a prospect that divides partners. Russia rejects NATO forces in Ukraine. U.S. President Trump ruled out deploying soldiers but offered intelligence and air support. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to join via video conference.
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