Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked his Western allies, singling out Donald Trump, after the summit in Paris.

The meeting of the so-called coalition of the willing saw them discuss specifics on security guarantees and “the readiness of each country to contribute”, the Ukrainian leader said.

He also met with Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff.

In a statement after the meeting with European leaders, Zelenskyy said: “We have the same vision that Russia is doing everything possible to drag out the negotiation process and continue the war.”

He added: “I would especially like to thank President Trump for all his efforts to end this war and America’s readiness to provide support for Ukraine from its side.”

Notably, in February, Trump berated Zelenskyy in front of the world’s media in the Oval Office for what the US leader described as a lack of gratitude.

Zelenskyy also said the 19th package of EU sanctions on Russia is being prepared. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen previously said it is expected this month.

US support for security guarantees will be finalised in coming days, says Macron

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron held a news conference.

Macron spoke first, saying 26 countries are committed to taking part in a reassurance force in Ukraine, be it via land sea or air, after the war.

US support for security guarantees will be finalised in the coming days, he says.

“We held a call with President Trump… the conclusions of this call are simple: in the coming days, we will finalise US support and these security guarantees,” he says.

“The United States, as I said, has been involved in every stage of the process.”

Ukraine will also coordinate sanctions against Russia with the US, he says, which will take effect if Moscow continues to reject peace talks.