European Leaders Plan Paris Summit on Ukraine Security Guarantees

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting a summit in Paris on September 4 to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend in person alongside European leaders who previously met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, where discussions began on a framework for postwar security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit aims to build on agreements made in Washington, including U.S. participation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with an emphasis on European leadership in providing security assurances. Several European countries have expressed willingness to deploy troops or support peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine, although some, like Poland and Greece, have ruled out sending combat forces, prioritizing other security concerns. Russia has publicly rejected any security arrangements for Ukraine that exclude its involvement, complicating prospects for a ceasefire or peace agreement. This meeting reflects continued international efforts to solidify security commitments and deter further aggression as negotiations progress.