Ukraine Backers Gather as War Escalates, Air Defense Runs Low
Leaders of Britain, France and Germany convene the Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv on Monday to push for additional air-defense supplies, as Russian strikes push civilian deaths to their highest levels since the 2022 invasion's early months. The talks, coinciding with Ukraine's Independence Day, come as Kyiv reveals a sharp drop in Patriot interceptor deliveries. Ukraine has meanwhile expanded…
Ukraine's European allies convened a crucial meeting on Monday to demand vital air-defense supplies and increased pressure on Russia. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham led the coalition, which included France, Germany, and Ukraine. Russian attacks had claimed more civilian lives than since the invasion's initial months. The attacks pounded Kyiv with ballistic missiles, causing significant civilian casualties.
Ukraine's leaders vowed to continue their fight for independence as the war entered its fourth-and-a-half year. Burnham announced MBDA would release classified data to help France manufacture long-range SCALP missiles for Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron pledged the delivery of new interceptor missiles. The United States, which has faced its own supply shortages, has resisted providing large numbers of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine.
Ukraine is seeking at least 300 missiles for the upcoming winter, with Russia reportedly producing around 100 ballistic missiles per month.
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