EditU.S. commitment to Ukrainian security omitted from final Paris coalition declaration
The revision removes the binding U.S. pledge, potentially reflecting concerns over escalation or domestic political constraints in Washington
In a notable shift, the final Paris Declaration from the “Coalition of the Determined” omitted any explicit commitment from the United States to support multinational forces in Ukraine should Russia launch a renewed invasion. The U.S. also declined to formally sign the document, highlighting a more cautious American stance amid ongoing discussions on post-ceasefire security guarantees for Kyiv.
The declaration was finalized following a high-level meeting in Paris on 6 January, involving allies committed to bolstering Ukraine’s defences in the event of a truce with Russia.
U.S. supports conditional security guarantees for Ukraine at Paris summit
According to sources from the French presidency, the document was meticulously reviewed with U.S. input but was ultimately endorsed only by coalition members, excluding Washington.
“The relevant statement of the ‘Coalition of the Determined’ was approved by the members of the coalition and discussed in detail with the United States,” an anonymous official from the Élysée Palace told European Pravda.
A comparison of the draft and final versions reveals key changes. The initial draft explicitly stated that multinational forces “will be led by Europeans, with the involvement of non-European members of the coalition as well, and with the participation of the United States, including American capabilities such as intelligence and logistics, with a commitment by the United States to support these forces in case of an attack.”
In contrast, the approved text softens this language, noting that the forces “will be led by Europeans, with the involvement of non-European members of the coalition and proposed US support.”
This revision removes the binding U.S. pledge, potentially reflecting concerns over escalation or domestic political constraints in Washington.
The Paris Declaration also outlines the establishment of a special coordination center in the “USA – Ukraine – Coalition of the Determined” format, based at the coalition’s operational headquarters in Paris. This body will oversee the implementation of Western security guarantees to Ukraine.
In related developments, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that individual tasks for aiding Ukraine would be assigned to national leaders within the coalition. Poland, for instance, will take the lead on logistics support.
Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron indicated a potential outreach to Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming weeks, signaling possible diplomatic efforts to advance ceasefire negotiations.
This meeting builds on broader allied initiatives to provide Ukraine with robust, long-term security assurances contingent on a halt in hostilities. The “Coalition of the Determined,” spearheaded by European nations, aims to deter future aggression while involving key partners like the U.S. in non-committal roles.
Caption: US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (L) and US businessman Jared Kushner address a press conference upon the signing of the declaration on deploying post-ceasefire force in Ukraine during the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, 06 January 2026. EPA/LUDOVIC MARIN / POOL
Updated: January 7, 2026 - 15:50
