""help make the skies safe, to make the seas safe, and to secure the land""
""the sincerity of Russia""
""brought Putin into talks" and "not closed off any options""
A Paris summit will convene about 30 leaders in person or online to discuss security guarantees and a potential ceasefire for Ukraine. French diplomats say technical work on guarantees is complete and officials are awaiting US confirmation to act as an ultimate backstop. One key requirement is an American "safety net" to ensure enforcement. Questions persist over whether any countries will commit ground troops; the US has ruled that out and Germany says it is too soon to decide. UK defence officials pledge allied support to secure skies, seas and land once a deal is struck. French and Russian leaders offered contrasting signals on Russia's sincerity and intent.
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