Macron announces 'reassurance forces' initiative for Ukraine
Reassurance forces will be sent to Ukraine, deployed by several countries, Emmanuel Macron conveyed after the summit in Paris. The meeting of leaders focused on, among other things, security guarantees for Ukraine.
Speaking after the allies' summit in Paris, known as the "coalition of the willing", Macron explained that "reassurance forces" could be deployed in strategic locations in Ukraine.
He emphasised that they would not replace peacekeeping forces overseeing the ceasefire.
The French president also added that the summit participants agreed that there is currently no need to lift the sanctions imposed on Russia.
He admitted on Thursday that there is currently no consensus on the international forces proposed by France and the United Kingdom that would be sent to Ukraine in the event of a possible ceasefire. He noted, however, that unanimity is not currently essential.
Media reported as early as last month that the United Kingdom and France were leading efforts to establish European "security forces" or "reassurance forces" to prevent future Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, ports, and critical infrastructure in the event of a peace agreement brokered by the United States.
