French President Emmanuel Macron promised to provide “strong” security assurances for Ukraine’s war-torn Ukraine as part of a deal to secure a peace amid ongoing Russian aggression.
Speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev, Macron reiterated France's commitment to providing financial and military aid to Ukraine.
He said this support would help lay the foundation for a “strong and lasting peace.”
“Most importantly, we will continue to work to ensure that Ukraine has strong security assurances, a viable military structure” and “equip it to prevent further attacks.”
“We will continue to work on peacekeeping forces,” he said.
Along with Macron and Zelensky, talks in Kiev included German Chancellor Friedrich Meers, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Ukraine and its allies propose a 30-day ceasefire on Monday if Russia agrees after the leaders meet.
France and the UK lead a 30-national organization called Willing Alliance, which has been preparing for potential security support in Ukraine.
(LR) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk addressed a press conference at the benchmark St. Mary's Palace Garden as part of a coalition willing to attend the 30-day Ceasefire. Kay Nietfeld/DPA
(LR) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk walked through the garden of St. Mary's Palace after a press conference during the alliance that Kiev would like to meet. European leaders are pushing for a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukrainian capital. Kay Nietfeld/DPA
(LR) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at Kiev Central Station by special train. Leaders push for a ceasefire in the Ukrainian capital for 30 days. Kay Nietfeld/DPA
