Ukraine's allies meet in Paris as US focus shifts to Venezuela
AP News••general
Key Points:
- Ukraine’s allies are meeting in Paris to discuss security arrangements following a potential ceasefire with Russia, aiming to make concrete commitments to protect Ukraine and ensure lasting peace.
- The U.S. delegation, led by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner instead of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reflects a shift in focus due to the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela.
- Tensions have risen after President Trump’s renewed suggestion that the U.S. should take control of Greenland, prompting strong rebukes from Danish and Greenlandic leaders and concerns about NATO’s future cohesion.
- Key priorities for the coalition include monitoring a ceasefire, supporting Ukraine’s armed forces, deploying multinational forces, securing commitments against future Russian aggression, and
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