The Globalist Ukraine ‘declaration of intent’ signed in Paris
Jan 7, 2026
Frances Collings, a foreign news correspondent based in Paris, shares insights on the UK and France's conditional troop deployment to Ukraine, linked to a potential peace deal. Guy Delaunay, Monocle's Balkans correspondent, discusses Slovenia's elections and highlights regional transport developments. Terry Stiastony, a political journalist, dives into the importance of Greenland's headlines and how global politics influence Europe. The conversation also touches on the impact of infrastructure attacks in Berlin and the ongoing tension in the Thailand-Cambodia conflict.
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Conditional European Security Commitment
- Britain and France signed a conditional declaration to deploy troops to Ukraine only after a ceasefire with Russia.
- The plan focuses on long-term military hubs, hardware and training rather than immediate combat deployments.
US Backing Is Unpredictable
- US support within the coalition appears uncertain and may fluctuate with President Trump's stance.
- European leaders worry they may need to act more independently if US backing weakens.
Europe's Reluctant Contingency Thinking
- European leaders do not publicly want to discuss acting without the US but privately fret over contingency planning.
- Political leaders balance national duties with keeping a working relationship with Washington.
