Europe Edges Forward on Ukraine Security Guarantees as US Stalls

WATCH: France’s Emmanuel Macron says 26 countries are prepared to contribute to security guarantees, including troops. Oliver Crook reports.Source: Bloomberg

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By Samy Adghirni and Olesia Safronova

September 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM UTC

Updated on

September 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM UTC

European leaders forged ahead with pledges to provide Ukraine with security guarantees in the event of a ceasefire even as little clarity emerged over concrete commitments from US President Donald Trump.

French President Emmanuel Macron said 26 countries are prepared to contribute to guarantees, including troops. US support for the measures will be finalized in the coming days, according to France’s leader, though the White House didn’t comment.