法國總統馬克龍於9月4日在巴黎宣布，將有26個以歐洲國家為主的國家，正式承諾在未來俄烏達成停火或和平協議的框架下，向烏克蘭部署地面、海上或空中部隊，作為所謂的「保障部隊」。這一消息是在「支持烏克蘭志願聯盟」的線上會議結束後公布的，烏克蘭總統澤連斯基也與馬克龍一同出席隨後的新聞發布會。

馬克龍表示，這些部隊並不會被部署到前線，而是承擔保障性的角色，其主要目的是確保烏克蘭軍隊的規模與能力不受到限制，維持烏克蘭的防禦潛力。他拒絕透露多國部隊的具體規模，但強調這是歐洲對烏克蘭安全保障承諾的重要一步。會議期間，與會領導人也與美國總統特朗普通話，據稱美國將在未來幾天內最終決定以何種形式參與對烏克蘭的安全保障。此外，馬克龍還警告，如果俄羅斯繼續拒絕與烏克蘭展開實質性的談判，歐洲將與美國一道，對俄羅斯實施新一輪制裁。

澤連斯基對26國的安全保障承諾表示歡迎，認為這對烏克蘭而言「至關重要」。他同時表態，自己「有必要」與俄羅斯總統普京會晤，但拒絕在莫斯科舉行會談的可能性，強調目前「沒有看到俄羅斯方面結束戰爭的意願」。

此次「志願聯盟」會議由法國與英國共同主持，共有35國參與，核心議題聚焦於如何在未來為烏克蘭提供長期且可執行的安全保障。歐洲媒體指出，法國與英國已經準備在戰後向烏克蘭派兵，而德國則表示需等到對烏安全保障框架更加明確後再做決定。另一方面，俄羅斯方面則一再強烈反對北約國家在烏克蘭境內部署部隊，認為此舉將加劇局勢緊張，並可能引發新的衝突。整體來看，這場會議不僅顯示出歐洲在烏克蘭安全問題上的集體立場與決心，也再次凸顯俄羅斯與西方之間圍繞烏克蘭戰爭走向的深刻矛盾。

On September 4, French President Emmanuel Macron announced in Paris that 26 countries, primarily from Europe, have formally committed to deploying ground, naval, or air forces to Ukraine as so-called “security guarantee forces,” once a ceasefire or peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine is reached. The announcement came after the conclusion of an online meeting of the “Voluntary Coalition for Supporting Ukraine,” which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also attended alongside Macron at a subsequent press conference.

Macron emphasized that these forces would not be deployed to the front lines but would serve a protective role, with their main purpose being to ensure that the size and capability of Ukraine’s armed forces remain unrestricted. He declined to reveal the specific size of the multinational force but stressed that the move marks a significant step in Europe’s commitment to Ukraine’s security. During the meeting, participating leaders also held a call with U.S. President Donald Trump, and it was noted that the U.S. will “finalize in the coming days” what form its contribution to Ukraine’s security guarantees will take. Macron further warned that if Russia continues to refuse substantive negotiations with Ukraine, Europe will join the U.S. in imposing a new round of sanctions on Moscow.

Zelensky welcomed the commitment of the 26 nations, calling it “essential” for Ukraine. At the same time, he stated that it was “necessary” for him to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but he ruled out Moscow as the venue for such a meeting, stressing that he currently sees “no willingness from Russia to end the war.”

The “Voluntary Coalition” meeting was co-hosted by France and the United Kingdom, with a total of 35 countries participating. Its central focus was on establishing long-term, enforceable security guarantees for Ukraine. According to European media reports, France and the U.K. are already preparing to deploy troops to Ukraine after the war, while Germany has indicated it will wait for a clearer framework before making a decision. Meanwhile, Russia has repeatedly voiced strong opposition to NATO countries deploying forces inside Ukraine, warning that such actions would escalate tensions and risk triggering new conflicts.

Overall, the meeting underscored Europe’s collective stance and determination regarding Ukraine’s security, while also highlighting the deep divisions between Russia and the West over the future trajectory of the war.