US EditionEuropean leaders back 'multinational force' to secure peace in Ukraine, as US commits to security guarantees
European leaders and the US back a multinational force for Ukraine with security guarantees, including legal commitments and economic aid, aiming to deter future Russian aggression.
- On Dec. 15, 2025 in Berlin, European leaders endorsed a European-led multinational force supported by the United States and issued joint security guarantees for Ukraine.
- European leaders said they would protect Ukraine's territorial decisions, insisting borders must not change by force and calling on Russia to sign the plan and a ceasefire.
- A core element is a US-led ceasefire monitoring and verification system with international participation, legally binding commitments from participating countries, and Ukraine's armed forces maintained at 800,000 personnel.
- They pledged major resources for Ukraine's reconstruction and reaffirmed strong support for Ukraine's EU accession, while the United States plans to seek US Senate approval for security guarantees.
- US officials said about 90% of issues are resolved, but Moscow opposes foreign troops and ceasefires, while EU ambassadors approved freezing Russian assets to increase leverage.
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