World leaders meet in Paris for Ukraine talks as tensions between Europe and US rise over Greenland: Live updates

Ukraines allies are meeting in Paris today for key talks on security as they look to press ahead with US-brokered plans to end the war with Russia.

  • 06 января 2026, 14:30


Ukraines allies are meeting in Paris today for key talks on security as they look to press ahead with US-brokered plans to end the war with Russia.

Representatives of 35 countries, including 27 heads of state, will gather in the French capital in a meeting which aims to show the alignment between Washington, Kyiv and European allies on security guarantees for Ukraine.

But prospects for progress are uncertain, with the Trump administrations focus shifting to Venezuela while suggestions of a Greenland takeover are causing tension with Europe.

Follow the latest updates here 

11:25

Macron hopes to outline 'concrete' commitments to protect Ukraine

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Blondet Eliot/ABACA/Shutterstock (16232656h) French President Emmanuel Macron looks and gestures at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. Macron and Carney Meet Ahead of Summit - Paris, France - 06 Jan 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron had expressed optimism about the latest gathering of so-called 'Coalition of the Willing' nations.

For months, they have been exploring how to deter any future Russian aggression should it agree to stop fighting Ukraine.

In a December 31 address, Macron said that allies would 'make concrete commitments' at the summit 'to protect Ukraine and ensure a just and lasting peace.'

Macron's office said Tuesday's meeting will gather an unprecedented number of officials attending in person, with 35 participants including 27 heads of state and government.

Participants seek concrete outcomes on five key priorities once fighting ends: ways to monitor a ceasefire; support for Ukraine's armed forces; deployment of a multinational force on land, at sea and in the air; commitments in case there's another Russian aggression; and long-term defense cooperation with Ukraine.

11:20

Coalition of the Willing to meet in Paris to discuss end of Ukraine-Russia war

Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the Ukraine talks in Paris as allies look to push ahead with plans to end the war with Russia.

The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the 'Coalition of the Willing' is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks.

Representatives of 35 countries, including 27 heads of state, will gather in Paris, with the French presidency saying the meeting aims to show the 'alignment' between Washington, Kyiv and European allies on security guarantees for Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner will attend on behalf of the US.

Stick with us for the latest updates from Paris as we bring you the latest on the talks.

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