Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said European allies have not provided clear and binding guarantees to defend Ukraine against future Russian aggression.
I am asking this very question to all our partners and I have not received a clear, unambiguous answer yet.
Volodymyr Zelensky said.
His remarks followed a declaration by the UK and France outlining plans to deploy troops in Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is reached.
The declaration stopped short of full security guarantees, with the United States reportedly not signing such a pledge at talks in Paris.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Britain and France would establish military hubs across Ukraine to deter future invasions.
French President Emmanuel Macron said thousands of troops could potentially be deployed under the proposed framework.
Zelensky said security guarantees must be legally binding and backed by parliaments and the US Congress to be credible.
He added that Ukraine must still rely primarily on its own strength without firm international commitments.
Peace talks remain stalled over unresolved issues including territorial concessions and long-term security arrangements.
Russia has not commented on the Paris announcement and continues to occupy around 20% of Ukrainian territory.