Macron Urges Rock-Solid Security Guarantees for Ukraine Peace Deal

Coalition of the Willing Convenes

• 💡 French President Emmanuel Macron co-chaired a new meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, joined by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
• 🤝 This coalition comprises 35 countries, including European partners, NATO allies, and supporters of Ukraine, along with European institutions and the NATO Secretary General.
• 🌍 The meeting also acknowledged the participation of staunch partners from Japan, Australia, and New Zealand in supporting Ukraine.

Advancing Towards Peace

• ✅ Macron welcomed the constructive Geneva meetings on November 23rd between Ukraine and the United States, viewing them as a significant step forward.
• 🎯 The coalition is united in supporting American efforts to end the war, aiming for a just, dignified, and lasting peace for Ukraine.
• 🛡️ A key objective is to preserve Ukraine's sovereignty and ensure its long-term security.

Crucial Juncture for Negotiations

• ⚡ Macron emphasized that the world is at a crucial juncture with new impetus for negotiations, presenting a chance for real progress.
• 📈 Despite the urgency, he noted that Ukraine is solid, Russia is slow, and Europe remains steadfast.
• 🕊️ The current momentum offers an opportunity to achieve a good peace.

Demand for Robust Security Guarantees

• 🔑 The absolute condition for a good peace is a set of very robust security guarantees, not mere