**French President to Meet Ukrainian Leader on March 26**
On March 26, French President Emmanuel Macron will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Elysee Palace in Paris. The meeting is expected to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine ahead of a summit on March 27.
**Coalition Summit Planned for March 27**
The Paris summit on March 27 will bring together leaders from Germany, Poland, the UK, and other countries that have pledged support for Ukraine’s post-war security. This initiative was first introduced by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on March 2.
**Over 30 Countries to Contribute to Peacekeeping Force**
More than 30 countries have expressed willingness to contribute to the coalition’s peacekeeping force, according to a spokesperson for Starmer. The initiative has entered an operational phase, which means it is moving forward with planning and preparation.
**Russian President Denies Peacekeeper Idea**
U.S. President Donald Trump had claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin would allow European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of a settlement. However, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov publicly rejected this idea on February 24.
**France to Increase Military and Financial Aid**
During his meeting with Zelensky, Macron is expected to reaffirm France’s commitment to increasing military and financial aid for Ukraine. This includes support from the French National Assembly, which passed a resolution calling for enhanced support for Kyiv and the seizure of frozen Russian assets on March 13.
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