US to Promise Ukraine Support to Counter New Russian Attacks (1)

Jan. 6, 2026, 2:58 PM UTC

President Donald Trump’s administration will agree to support Ukraine in the event of a future Russian attack, according to a draft statement being negotiated by Kyiv’s top allies.

The plan, which is subject to change and would need Washington’s approval, offers binding security guarantees urgently sought by Ukrainian authorities as part of a peace deal, including a US offer to back a European-led military force, according to an agreement text seen by Bloomberg News.

Steve Witkoff, right, and Jared Kushner in Paris, on Jan. 6.
Photographer: Benjamin Girette/Bloomberg

European and Canadian leaders met with Trump envoys in Paris on Tuesday to push forward a plan that involves monitoring a ceasefire between Russia ...

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