A coalition of Western allies, known as the Coalition of the Willing, convened in Paris today, reaffirming their steadfast commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The meeting, building on recent G7 and NATO summits, saw co-chairs condemn Russia's extensive missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities and praise the resilience and battlefield successes of the Ukrainian people.
A broad consensus emerged among participating nations on several critical points, including the pursuit of a just and lasting peace. The coalition reiterated its call for an immediate and complete ceasefire in Ukraine and a resumption of direct negotiations. Crucially, they endorsed a proposal for direct dialogue between Kyiv and Moscow, with active participation from the United States and European partners, to establish a ceasefire along the current line of contact and facilitate further meaningful discussions.
Parameters for any future peace agreement were clearly outlined. The coalition stressed that 'no peace without Ukraine' means any deal must involve Ukraine's full and continuous participation. Similarly, 'no arrangements regarding European interests and security can be negotiated without Europeans,' requiring the consent of the EU and its Member States, as well as NATO Allies, for any relevant negotiation elements. A significant condition for peace outlined is the continued immobilisation of Russian assets until Russia ceases its aggression and compensates Ukraine for war damages.
Regarding ongoing support, members committed to continuing military, financial, and civilian assistance for 'as long as necessary'. This includes increasing the delivery of air defence systems, interceptors, and long-range capabilities. Recognising the escalating threat from ballistic missiles, the establishment of an Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition was announced, with members ready to accelerate the development of additional anti-ballistic capabilities. Decisions to grant Ukraine licenses for interceptor production were also welcomed.
Economic pressure on Russia is set to intensify, with commitments to strengthen sanctions, coordinate efforts to prevent circumvention, and disrupt the Russian 'shadow fleet'. This disruption will involve more systematic and coordinated actions, including increased boarding operations and controls, to end the perceived impunity of these vessels, all in adherence to international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The coalition also agreed to enhance intelligence sharing and develop common operational approaches to support national operations.
The coalition also underscored the critical importance of Ukraine’s security and self-defence capabilities for future Euro-Atlantic collective security. They welcomed President Trump's recent statement of support for security guarantees made at the NATO Summit in Ankara. This echoes the Paris Declaration of 6 January 2026, which stated that a long-lasting peace agreement would require politically and legally binding security guarantees to be activated once a ceasefire is in effect, in addition to bilateral arrangements.