• French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer propose a "reassurance force" for Ukraine following a peace agreement.
• Diverse opinions exist among European allies regarding the deployment of troops to Ukraine.
• Ukrainian President Zelensky expresses disappointment over the vague outcomes of recent talks in Paris.

During a pivotal summit held in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated the need for a "reassurance force" to bolster Ukraine once a peace deal with Russia is realized. However, he acknowledged the lack of consensus among European nations regarding troop deployment. “It is not unanimous,” Macron stated after meeting with leaders from nearly 30 countries, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, to discuss military support amidst ongoing conflict.

Macron emphasized the importance of continuing to support Ukraine, highlighting that France and the UK are prepared to lead this initiative despite not having full backing from all European allies. While the proposal aims to deter potential Russian aggressions, it remains controversial, with some nations hesitant to contribute.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who attended the summit, conveyed his frustration at the unclear outcomes regarding troop deployments. "There were many questions, but few answers," he remarked, pointing to the urgency of establishing concrete military support amidst ongoing hostilities.

The discussions come at a significant moment, as recent events have escalated tensions, with reports of renewed Russian drone strikes injuring civilians in Ukraine. As diplomatic efforts intensify, leaders are also grappling with the implications of lifting sanctions imposed on Russia—a topic of conflict that remains unaddressed at the Paris summit.

While a French-British military mission is set to visit Ukraine for further assessments, there’s no timetable established for when a decision regarding troop deployment might be reached. Macron has stressed that any troop presence would not serve as peacekeepers or substitutes for the Ukrainian army but rather be deployed strategically to deter further Russian actions.

For more information, refer to the original reports: Le Monde, TRT Global, Le Monde, South China Morning Post, Los Angeles Times, Al Jazeera, Le Monde.