Ukraine's Allies Meet in Paris: Can They Forge a Security Deal?

Top U.S. and European officials are meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris. Their goal is to agree on security guarantees for Ukraine if a ceasefire with Russia is reached. The meeting on January 6 gathers a group of nations known as the "Coalition of the Willing." This refers to countries steadfast in their military and financial support for Ukraine. The talks come as fighting continues unabated, nearly four years into the war. For months, ceasefire discussions have repeatedly stalled. The key question for the allies is what specific security promises they can make to Ukraine. These guarantees are seen as a critical foundation for any future peace agreement.