Coalition of the Willing Vows Increased Military Support and Air Defense Aid, Marking Ukraine’s 35th Independence Anniversary
Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing convened in Kyiv and by video conference on Ukraine's Independence Day to reaffirm their support for the country's defense and lay out plans to deepen military, economic, and diplomatic pressure on Russia, according to a co-chairs' statement released by the leaders. The British government has published a joint statement following today's "coalition of the…
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will receive new military and energy packages, air defense support, and funding for drone production at the Coalition of the Willing summit. Speaking at a press conference, Zelenskyy thanked Finnish President Alexander Stubb for air defense assistance and all participating countries for financial contributions.
He emphasized continued support for Ukraine, with a focus on air defense and speeding up the Freya project. Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi attended the summit to brief participants on the war's mathematical aspects. French President Emmanuel Macron proposed reinforcing efforts against Russia's shadow fleet, suggesting a separate meeting.
Zelenskyy called for regular Coalition of the Willing summits without long pauses, requesting a meeting in September. The summit, attended by 30 countries, including all EU nations, NATO, Turkey, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia, remains committed to Ukraine's defense and support.
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