Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Paris to engage in diplomatic discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron as part of ongoing US-led negotiations aimed at establishing a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict. This follows a productive meeting between Ukrainian and US officials, where revisions to a proposed peace plan were discussed, amid criticisms from European allies regarding its perceived pro-Russian bias. Macron emphasized the need for “rock-solid” security guarantees for Ukraine and suggested the deployment of a “reassurance force” to bolster its defenses. As both the US and Russia engage in dialogue, the outcome of these talks could significantly influence the geopolitical landscape and Ukraine’s future security arrangements.