00:00A major development in the Russia-Ukraine war.
00:27A dramatic shift in Europe's military posture, as Britain and France agree, for the first
00:34time, to deploy troops on Ukrainian soil if a peace deal is reached.
00:42The move signals a new phase of deterrence, one that could redraw the post-war security
00:49map of Europe.
00:50Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and French
00:59President Emmanuel Macron sealed the moment in Paris.
01:05The three leaders signed a declaration of intent, smiling and shaking hands, but the message
01:13behind the optics was deadly serious.
01:22Macron called it a major breakthrough.
01:25For the first time, a coalition of the willing.
01:28Thirty-five countries, Ukraine and the United States, has formally agreed on operational coordination.
01:36Macron said the declaration lays out concrete security guarantees for lasting peace.
01:46The agreement includes a U.S.-led ceasefire monitoring mechanism, continued weapons and financing
02:01for Ukraine's army, and the creation of a multinational force.
02:09That force would operate in the air, at sea and on land, acting as a reassurance presence
02:19after any ceasefire.
02:30Zelensky called the Paris declaration very concrete.
02:34He said Ukraine already knows which countries will participate, and what each will contribute.
02:41But he acknowledged key issues remain open, especially territory.
02:47Downing Street says the agreement paves the way for a legal framework, allowing UK and French
02:54forces to operate inside Ukraine.
02:58Plans include military hubs, coordination cells, and protected facilities to store weapons and equipment.
03:07Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Mertz called the deal a shared success for Europe, Ukraine,
03:14and the U.S. He said nothing is off the table, including a German presence in a neighboring
03:21NATO country after a ceasefire.
03:24The United States echoed support.
03:26Envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington is ready to do whatever it takes to secure peace.
03:33The people of Ukraine know that when this ends, it ends forever.
03:38But we also think critically that we are very, very close to finishing up as robust a prosperity agreement.
03:46While Jared Kushner called the Paris talks a major milestone, stressing real backstops are essential.
03:53The message is clear, Europe is preparing not just for peace, but to enforce it.
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