French President Emmanuel Macron announced earlier today that a new "coalition of the willing" will gather in Paris in early January 2026 to finalize each country's concrete contributions to Ukraine's security. 🇺🇦🤝
On platform X, Macron said he spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. President Donald Trump, and other European leaders. "We are making progress on the security guarantees that will be central to building a just and lasting peace," he wrote.
So, what are "security guarantees"? Think of them as binding promises—pledges of defense equipment, training programs, and strategic support to help Ukraine hold its ground. 💪
For many in South and Southeast Asia, regional coalitions like ASEAN's climate and disaster-response initiatives have shown how joint action pays off. This Paris summit aims to turn broad pledges into concrete plans for peace.
With global attention focused on this meeting, these commitments could offer Ukraine a clearer path to deterrence and stability. We'll be watching closely as leaders roll up their sleeves this January! 👀
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Macron plans 'coalition of willing' meeting on Ukraine security
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