Twenty-six countries have pledged to be part of a "reassurance force" in Ukraine if a peace deal is reached with Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron says.

The plan, aimed at deterring Moscow from ever again attacking its neighbour, was announced after a virtual meeting of world leaders, including Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

The force is a key pillar of the security guarantees a coalition of mainly European countries want to offer to Ukraine if the war ends via a peace deal or a ceasefire.

Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Japan have also been part of the "coalition of the willing" talks.

After the call, Mr Albanese tweeted that Australia "stands with Ukraine in its fight against Russia's illegal and immoral invasion", and with its partners would "keep working towa

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