Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks a joint press conference with France’s President Emmanuel Macron following the Coalition of the Willing Summit, at the Elysee presidential Palace, in Paris, France on September 4, 2025. LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab

KYIV, Sept 4 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Kyiv and its allies have a general vision for security guarantees against future Russian aggression, and that more than two-dozen countries were exploring exactly what role they would play.

Some 30 Western leaders were holding talks with Zelenskiy in Paris on potential commitments to bolster Kyiv’s defence following any potential truce with Russia.

“We understand what the foundation must be for real security guarantees. There is a basic framework,” he said at a joint briefing with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Members of the coalition, which does not include the U.S., have talked for months at various levels to define their prospective military support for Ukraine to help deter Russia if and when there is a final truce.

Zelenskiy, who said 26 countries had signalled their readiness, added that documents were being prepared with each participant to outline the nature of their commitment.

He said he was not ready to disclose the amount of troops that might join a force patrolling on the ground, at sea or in the air.

Zelenskiy and the leaders also spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump by phone from Paris.

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