European leaders warn against Ukraine ceasefire without peace deal, official says

BRUSSELS, Feb 17 (Reuters) - A group of European leaders agreed at a meeting in Paris on Monday they were ready to give Ukraine security guarantees, but it would be dangerous to conclude a ceasefire without a peace agreement at the same time, a European Union official said.

"We are ready to provide security guarantees, with modalities to be examined with each party, depending on the level of American support," said the official, summarising the results of the Paris meeting.