U.S. Set to Lead Ukraine Ceasefire Monitoring Mechanism
The accord emerged from the Coalition of the Willing summit, which assembled heads of state and top representatives from 35 nations, NATO, the EU, and Ukraine.
"Within the coalition, based on all the work carried out over recent months, we have consolidated our approach with, first, the establishment of ceasefire monitoring mechanisms, which will be placed under US leadership, with contributions from several states that have indicated their readiness," Macron said.
He indicated the framework would be reinforced through enhanced military collaboration among partner nations.
The declaration marks an unprecedented acknowledgment of what Macron characterized as "operational convergence" between coalition members, Ukraine, and the US to construct reliable security commitments for Kyiv.
"We also agreed here to establish a coordination unit that will fully integrate all relevant armed forces and ensure operational coordination between the coalition of the willing, the United States of America, and Ukraine," Macron added.
Macron emphasized that American participation would prove essential to implementation, particularly given Washington's operational capabilities.
He additionally underscored sustained backing for Ukraine's military forces, which he labeled the "first line of defense and deterrence" against future hostilities. Strategies center on a volunteer military structure comprising approximately 800,000 personnel, encompassing instruction, capabilities and assets to thwart renewed assaults.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared the UK would persist in amplifying its assistance for Ukraine's defense throughout the coming year while sustaining economic pressure on Russia.
"We will continue to step out our support for Ukraine's defense in 2026 to ensure it gets the equipment and backing it needs to continue the fight, and we will keep the pressure up on Russia, including further measures on oil traders and shadow fleet operators funding Putin's war chest," Starmer said.
Starmer also detailed specific post-ceasefire initiatives coordinated with France.
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