Progress. Success. A “very big milestone”.
For the first time in more than a year, Ukrainians, Americans and Europeans seemed to be singing from the same hymn sheet.
Peace, they say, is closer than ever, because they are on the brink of agreeing to a security deal to deter a new Russian attack on Ukraine after a ceasefire.
No Carney at the signing?
BREAKING:
Macron, Starmer and Zelensky sign the declaration of intent on future multinational force deployment in Ukraine.
Merz and Germany are noticeably missing at that tables. pic.twitter.com/H16X9xHDpj
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) January 6, 2026
Coalition’s Ukraine security guarantees include deploying troops if ceasefire is reached
Canada has promised a substantial ongoing commitment to the force that would backstop the peace deal. Precisely what kind of forces Canada would deploy is unclear, partly because the military, short of personnel and equipment, is in rebuilding mode.
