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[Breaking News]Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

KUMAMOTO, Japan, March 17 Kyodo -Video taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy. (Kyodo)

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Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Photo taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Photo taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Photo taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Photo taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Japan: Residents Protest as Long-Range Missile Launcher Arrives at JGSDF Camp in Kumamoto 2

Early on March 9, the Ministry of Defense delivered a long-range missile launcher to the Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Kengun in Kumamoto for their first domestic deployment. In response to the move, which began without prior notice from the ministry, more than a hundred protesters gathered outside the camp, demanding the withdrawal of the deployment and the holding of a briefing for residents.

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Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

People protest near Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on the evening of March 8, 2026, ahead of the scheduled arrival of a GSDF vehicle carrying a long-range missile launcher. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capability, will be deployed at the camp by the end of March, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle carrying a long-range missile launcher arrives at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, in the early hours of March 9, 2026. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capability, will be deployed at the camp by the end of March, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle carrying a long-range missile launcher arrives at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, in the early hours of March 9, 2026. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capability, will be deployed at the camp by the end of March, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

Police officers stand guard near Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on the evening of March 8, 2026, ahead of the scheduled arrival of a GSDF vehicle carrying a long-range missile launcher. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capability, will be deployed at the camp by the end of March, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle carrying a long-range missile launcher arrives at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, in the early hours of March 9, 2026. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capability, will be deployed at the camp by the end of March, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Coalition Of The Willing Summit Conference - Paris

France s President Emmanuel Macron speaks 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

Ukraine s President Volodymyr Zelensky, France s President Emmanuel Macron, 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

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Coalition Of The Willing Summit Conference - Paris

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and US businessman Jared Kushner 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

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Coalition Of The Willing Summit Conference - Paris

Ukraine s President Volodymyr Zelensky, France s President Emmanuel Macron, 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

Ukraine s President Volodymyr Zelensky, France s President Emmanuel Macron, 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 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

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

US businessman Jared Kushner 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

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Coalition Of The Willing Summit Conference - Paris

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and US businessman Jared Kushner 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, 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

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

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and US businessman Jared Kushner 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

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and US businessman Jared Kushner 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

Ukraine s President Volodymyr Zelensky, France s President Emmanuel Macron, 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

Ukraine s President Volodymyr Zelensky, France s President Emmanuel Macron, 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

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

France s President Emmanuel Macron speaks 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

Ukraine s President Volodymyr Zelensky, France s President Emmanuel Macron, 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

France s President Emmanuel Macron speaks 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, 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

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Coalition Of The Willing Summit Conference - Paris

Ukraine s President Volodymyr Zelensky, France s President Emmanuel Macron, 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

France s President Emmanuel Macron speaks 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

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and US businessman Jared Kushner 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

France s President Emmanuel Macron speaks 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

Ukraine s President Volodymyr Zelensky, France s President Emmanuel Macron, 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

Britain s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, 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

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

Britain s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, 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 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