French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to host a summit in Paris on March 27, 2025, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders to discuss strengthening Ukraine's defense, securing short-term military support, and exploring ways to implement a potential ceasefire.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on March 20, 2025, that he will host a summit in Paris next Thursday, March 27, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders. The summit will focus on enhancing short-term military support for Ukraine, discussing security guarantees from European armies, and strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities to prevent further Russian invasions.
Macron emphasized the importance of a robust and sustainable Ukrainian army, noting that the European Commission's recent White Paper on defense would help Europe re-arm and regain its independence over the next five years. The summit also aims to explore how to implement a potential ceasefire agreement, with Macron expressing concerns over Russia's reluctance to genuinely pursue peace.
This meeting comes amid growing Western efforts, led by France and Britain, to ensure a coordinated response to the conflict and secure long-term stability for Ukraine. The collaboration also aligns with ongoing discussions involving U.S. President Donald Trump, who has initiated peace talks with Russia.
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