“Ukraine’s security is Europe’s security” – von der Leyen
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Politics
07 January 2026
Czech expert says U.S. involvement marks breakthrough in Ukraine’s security guarantees
The Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris outlined clear commitments by Ukraine’s partners to respond to violations of the ceasefire by the aggressor, and the involvement of the United States in monitoring the truce is particularly valuable.
Logistics alone not suffice: former Polish FM criticizes Warsaw’s refusal to join Ukraine mission
A Polish contingent should be present as part of a military mission in Ukraine, and the Polish government’s declaration that it will limit its role to organizational and logistical support for an international mission in Ukraine is a misguided step.
Paris talks spotlight France–UK leadership on Ukraine, former Polish FM says
The meeting of leaders of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris demonstrated the leading role of Paris and London; following its results, the key question is whether the United States will force Russia to come to the negotiating table and agree to the presence of a foreign military contingent in Ukraine.
Budanov calls Paris talks with national security advisers and US delegation fruitful
The Ukrainian delegation in Paris discussed security guarantees and the prospect of a just peace with national security advisers and the US delegation.
Expert: Turkey intends to join Ukraine’s security guarantees not only at sea but also in air
Turkey is ready to take the lead in the naval dimension of security guarantees for Ukraine and may also join the air dimension.
Umerov: Third meeting with Americans in Paris held in two days
During consultations in Paris, the Ukrainian and American sides discussed in detail the key elements of the basic framework for ending the war.
US seizes second shadow fleet tanker in one day
On Wednesday, January 7, the Pentagon, together with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, seized the sanctioned shadow fleet tanker M/T Sophia in the Caribbean Sea.
Russia remains main obstacle to peace – expert
Following the Coalition of the Willing summit, concrete wording of future security guarantees laid down in the joint declaration are seen as a positive shift but Russia will remain the obstacle hampering the peaceful resolution.
Russia can try to impose its own logic of interaction on US after Paris summit– Klimkin
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin believes that the decisions taken by the participants of the Paris summit did not make a strong impression on Russia, and therefore Moscow will try to impose its own logic of actions on the United States.
US in talks with Russia on Ukraine elections, but Kremlin stalling – Zelensky
The United States is conducting negotiations with Russia regarding the security of Ukraine's upcoming elections, but Russia has so far refused to agree to a ceasefire.
Zelensky on security guarantees: Ukraine must still rely on itself
Even if Ukraine's partners in the Coalition of the Willing provide balanced, legally binding security guarantees, Ukraine must primarily rely on its own strength in the event of a renewed Russian attack.
Security guarantees for over 15 years: Zelensky hopes for decision during meeting with Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump has currently taken a pause on the issue of potentially providing security guarantees for Ukraine for a period longer than 15 years.
Sybiha confirms Ukraine's readiness for close cooperation with Bahrain
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Bahrain, Andrii Sybiha and Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, discussed the path to a lasting peace, readiness for close cooperation, and opportunities for investment in Ukraine.
Zelensky says venue for future peace negotiations is still being discussed
The venue for future peace negotiations is still under discussion.
Security guarantees for Ukraine: Umerov says consultations continue in Paris
In Paris, national security advisors from France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Turkey, with the participation of the United States, NATO, the European Commission, and the European Council, held consultations on the parameters of security guarantees for Ukraine.
Budanov does not have information policy among his priorities as Head of Presidential Office – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he did not discuss information policy as a priority area of work with the new Head of the Presidential Office.
Russian drone violations of Turkish airspace are not accidental – expert
The incidents involving violations of Turkish airspace were not isolated; there have already been several confirmed cases, indicating that they were not accidental.
FM Sybiha discusses opening of EU negotiation clusters in Cyprus
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos the priorities of Cyprus' EU presidency, support for Ukraine's accession to the EU, security cooperation, and the use of EU instruments for defense, sanctions, and Ukraine's recovery.
Source: Zelensky instructs preparation of list of candidates for head of FISU
President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed officials to prepare a list of candidates for the post of head of the Foreign Intelligence Service (FISU), including Vasyl Maliuk, Dmytro Kuleba, and Andriy Biletsky.
Weimar Triangle meeting to discuss Russia–Ukraine war
The foreign ministers of Germany, France, and Poland will hold a meeting in the Weimar Triangle format in Paris on Wednesday, where they will discuss Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine and ways to achieve a peaceful settlement.
Umerov reports on results of Coalition of Willing meeting
A meeting of the Coalition of the Willing was held in Paris at the level of state leaders and key international institutions, during which participants discussed the parameters of security guarantees, Ukraine's role in the architecture of future peace, and the contribution of partners in deterring renewed aggression.
Zelensky: Issues of territories and ZNPP to be discussed with US delegation during Paris negotiations
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that today in Paris, during negotiations between Ukrainian and American delegations, the issues of territories and the operation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) will be raised.
Italy not to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees, Meloni confirms
Italy’s President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni, following the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris, confirmed that the possibility of deploying Italian troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees after a ceasefire agreement with Russia has been ruled out.
Zelensky met with President of Cyprus
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the country's capital, Nicosia.
France may deploy several thousand troops to Ukraine after ceasefire, President Macron says
French President Emmanuel Macron has said that several thousand French soldiers could be deployed to Ukraine after a ceasefire is reached, but they would not take part in combat operations.
Netherlands’ PM: Partners ready to provide robust security guarantees for Ukraine after peace deal
Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof said that during a meeting in Paris, the Coalition of the Willing together with the United States confirmed their readiness to make a substantial contribution to security guarantees for Ukraine if a peace agreement is reached.
Ukrainian delegation continues peace talks in Paris — Budanov
Head of the Presidential Office Kyrylo Budanov stated that the Ukrainian delegation in Paris continues peace negotiations and added that "concrete results already exist."
Zelensky arrives in Cyprus
President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the Republic of Cyprus on an official visit.