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Pledge came at Paris summit of mainly European nations to firm up guarantees to reassure Kyiv in the event of a ceasefire with Russia. What we know on day 1,414

The security guarantees for Ukraine envisioned by the "Coalition of the Willing" and the United States include a high-tech mechanism to monitor a ceasefire, a multinational force led by France and the UK, and a legally binding obligation to assist Kyiv in case of a future Russian attack.

Dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" – key Ukrainian allies are set to gather with top US envoys in Paris on Tuesday to discuss security guarantees, as they press ahead on US-brokered plans to end the war with Russia.

The leaders of around 35 countries are meeting in Paris on Tuesday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine with Kyiv eager to secure concrete commitments if Russia attacks again.

For first time, Steve Witkoff says US president Donald Trump strongly stands behind security protocols

Overnight attacks trigger evacuations ‘under fire’ at Kyiv medical facility while European leaders gather to seek peace plan breakthrough. What we know on day 1,413

Chrystia Freeland takes on new role amid government shakeup in Kyiv as Ukrainian president replaces key figures

Following the largest anti-corruption investigation of his presidency, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has launched a significant shake-up of the government and his office, with a series of dismissals and appointments in top political and security roles.

At least one person was killed after Russia launched an overnight barrage of drones and missiles targeting Kyiv and the northern Chernihiv region. Zelenskyy said the strikes on the capital targeted a civilian hospital and called on allies to ramp up military support.

Kyiv hit Moscow with drones every day of this year, Russian officials say as drone attacks intensify

Russia’s defence ministry said Ukraine had targeted Moscow with drones every day of 2026 so far. What we know on day 1,412