Zelenskyy and Rutte to join meeting of the "coalition of the willing" in Paris - Élysée Palace
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will take part in a meeting of the coalition of the willing in Paris. The meeting will be aimed at strengthening aid to Ukraine after the NATO summit.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will join on Monday, July 13, in Paris a meeting of the "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine, the office of the French president reported on Friday, writes UNN citing Reuters.
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The meeting will aim to build momentum for aid to Ukraine after the NATO summit in Turkey this week. The Elysee Palace stated that planning for security guarantees in case a ceasefire is reached between Ukraine and Russia is still ongoing.
French President Emmanuel Macron said in Ankara that he will use the summit of Ukraine's allies to present new defense initiatives and joint military exercises, presenting the meeting as further evidence that Europe is taking greater responsibility for its own security.
The meeting on July 13 will also focus on addressing Russia's "shadow fleet," new military capabilities for Ukraine, greater mobilization of the defense industry, and deeper operational cooperation among Ukraine's supporters, Macron said in Ankara.
U.S. President Donald Trump has demonstrated a more favorable stance toward Ukraine in its fight against Russia at recent G7 and NATO summits.
Two more countries, Moldova and North Macedonia, have joined the coalition, the Elysee Palace reported.
EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa are also expected to attend the meeting on Monday, the office of the French president reported.