A significant meeting was held in Paris with European leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and phone calls with Donald Trump and Mark Rutte. The main focus was on security guarantees for Ukraine, the scope of military aid, and the West's reaction to the political moves of Russia and China.
Zelensky announced that 26 countries are ready to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, but only 10 are considering the actual deployment of troops. In reality, the emphasis is on providing air defense and weapons supplies, avoiding ground troop involvement. Europeans pledged to purchase air defense systems for Ukraine, and Germany said it would supply 500 IFVs annually after the war. There was also talk of delivering long-range missiles, but details remain undisclosed.
Trump, for his part, called on Europe to impose sanctions on China and halt purchases of Russian oil, stressing the need for more decisive action to limit Russia’s resources. France stated that sanctions would be implemented only if the US joins the relevant measures.
In conclusion, the Paris summit did not produce breakthrough decisions or concrete additional military aid. The West is discussing a multi-stage negotiation process with Russia and possible sanctions, while Ukraine insists on urgent assistance. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s defense industry has announced new domestically produced ballistic missiles and air defense systems. The public is encouraged to donate to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
