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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Combined photo shows Yoshihiko Noda (top), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, speaking to reporters following their meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Combined photo shows Yoshihiko Noda (L), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, heading for a meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a possible snap general election.

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, abandoned tanks and unexploded artillery shells litter the streets following violent clashes between the Yemeni Armed Forces and the UAE-backed STC. The heavy fighting resulted in the withdrawal of STC forces from the city and the takeover by government troops under the cover of Saudi aerial support. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, abandoned tanks and unexploded artillery shells litter the streets following violent clashes between the Yemeni Armed Forces and the UAE-backed STC. The heavy fighting resulted in the withdrawal of STC forces from the city and the takeover by government troops under the cover of Saudi aerial support. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, abandoned tanks and unexploded artillery shells litter the streets following violent clashes between the Yemeni Armed Forces and the UAE-backed STC. The heavy fighting resulted in the withdrawal of STC forces from the city and the takeover by government troops under the cover of Saudi aerial support. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, abandoned tanks and unexploded artillery shells litter the streets following violent clashes between the Yemeni Armed Forces and the UAE-backed STC. The heavy fighting resulted in the withdrawal of STC forces from the city and the takeover by government troops under the cover of Saudi aerial support. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, heads for a meeting with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (front), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, heads for a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Coalition Of The Willing Summit Conference - Paris

Kushner leaves after a press conference upon the signing of the declaration on deploying post-ceasefire force in Ukraine during the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine, at the Elysee Palace in Paris on January 6, 2026. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coalition Of The Willing Summit Conference - Paris

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff during a press conference upon the signing of the declaration on deploying post-ceasefire force in Ukraine during the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine, at the Elysee Palace in Paris on January 6, 2026. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coalition Of The Willing Summit Conference - Paris

Germany s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ukraine s President Volodymyr Zelensky, France s President Emmanuel Macron, Britain s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and US businessman Jared Kushner deliver a press conference upon the signing of the declaration on deploying post-ceasefire force in Ukraine during the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine, at the Elysee Palace in Paris on January 6, 2026. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM