Building on the December 2025 Berlin summit, where European leaders agreed on a multinational peacekeeping force, a Paris summit on January 6, 2026, saw about 30 countries unite on security guarantees for Ukraine post-peace deal. Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced readiness to contribute Jas Gripen aircraft for air surveillance, alongside mine-clearing and training support.
The Paris summit on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, involved heads of state from about 30 countries discussing a Ukraine peace plan. It built on prior talks, including the Berlin summit, resulting in agreement on security guarantees, with the US leading ceasefire monitoring. Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized building 'a lasting peace.'
France and the UK committed to deploying an international force post-peace deal, including troops and military hubs. Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre noted US-Europe unity on guarantees, defense, a European coalition force, and US monitoring.
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated Sweden would join broader post-settlement efforts: 'We are prepared to contribute air surveillance via Gripen aircraft, mine-clearing in the Black Sea, and continue training Ukrainian forces.' He highlighted progress: 'Today we took another step toward credible security guarantees for Ukraine.' Preconditions include Russia's peace willingness, US guarantees, and Swedish parliamentary approval.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated a peace plan draft is near completion, with Kristersson calling coming weeks 'decisive.'
