Meeting of the "coalition of the willing" in Paris - topics for discussion by country leaders have become known
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On July 13, a meeting of leaders of the "coalition of the willing" countries will begin in Paris, where they will discuss strengthening Ukrainian air defense and creating anti-ballistic systems. Moldova and North Macedonia will join the meeting.
On Monday, July 13, a meeting of leaders of the "coalition of the willing" will begin in Paris, during which the strengthening of Ukrainian air defense and the creation of anti-ballistic systems will be discussed. UNN reports this, citing Euronews.
Details
This meeting will take place on the eve of the Bastille Day celebrations on July 14 - it will be attended by at least 25 heads of state or government. In addition, two more countries will join the meeting - Moldova and North Macedonia.
The coalition leaders will focus on cooperation in the field of air defense, in particular on the recently announced US plans for licensed production of Patriot missiles in Ukraine. They will also discuss the creation of a missile defense system
It is expected that President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be in Paris on both Monday and Tuesday.
In addition, the Elysee Palace reported that this year's Bastille Day parade will bring together almost 6,800 military personnel. This is 15% more than last year, and the number of vehicles and aircraft taking part in the parade will increase by 30%.
The participation of the French military aerobatic team "Patrouille de France" is also expected, accompanied by two "Mirage" fighters with Ukrainian co-pilots who have undergone training in France. The parade will also feature aircraft from Germany, Great Britain, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, Greece, Italy, Norway, Poland, and Sweden
Reminder
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will join on Monday, July 13, in Paris the meeting of the "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine.