"Coalition of the Willing"
Zelenskyy and Merz discussed Russia’s new strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and financial support. Germany is preparing a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing.
Ukrainian military forces struck a Russian Buk-M3, a base for attack UAVs, an electronic warfare station, telecommunications nodes and repair units.
Russia and its allies conducted exercises involving the seizure of territories and the creation of a security zone outside the country. 47,000 military personnel took part.
Ukraine has stated that it needs additional billions of euros in 2026–2027. The EU may return to discussions of frozen\r\nRussian assets.
Peru will join the U. S.-led "Shield of the Americas" coalition against drug cartels. Washington will support Lima in its fight against criminal networks.
The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with Patriot missiles, ammunition and drones as part of a $135 million air defense package. London also plans to provide more than 120,000 drones.
Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.
The leaders of Britain and France discussed localizing the assembly of long-range SCALP missiles in Ukraine. The timelines and production volumes were not specified.
Due to the acute shortage of "air-to-air" missiles, Ukrainian F-16s sometimes rely solely on guns. Weapons supplies are being rationed.
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
Britain has allowed the blueprints for Scalp components to be handed over to Ukraine for missile production. Italy has withdrawn from military exercises within the coalition.
The British prime minister plans to meet with Trump in the US in September. He wants to negotiate additional Patriot missiles for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy and Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Frieden discussed Ukraine’s resilience in the autumn and winter, army funding, and the budget deficit. Luxembourg is ready to help.
Emmanuel Macron proposed introducing new sanctions against imports of fuel, oil, and gas into Russia. He stated that the Russian Federation had begun importing resources through third countries.
Full-scale exercises of the "Coalition of the Willing" will take place in October–November. Macron said that they will demonstrate operational readiness.
Following the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, Zelenskyy reported on military and energy assistance for Ukraine. Air defense remains the priority.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham promised in Kyiv to strengthen assistance to Ukraine in air defense and long-range capabilities.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will announce in Kyiv the disclosure of SCALP technologies to create assembly lines in Ukraine. London will also continue its military support.
Gitanas Nausėda arrived in Kyiv on August 23. He will meet with Zelenskyy and take part in events and a meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing."
Emmanuel Macron announced increased support for Ukraine and the dispatch of interceptor missiles after speaking with Zelenskyy. He called for increased pressure on Russia.
The leaders of Ukraine and France discussed air defense, missiles, diplomacy, and financing Ukraine’s defense for nearly two hours. The sides agreed to speed up deliveries.
Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing will meet on August 24 to discuss strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, pressure on Russia, and security guarantees.
The leaders of the “coalition of the willing” will meet on August 24, 2026. NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Šekerinska will participate remotely.
France, Germany and Britain are coordinating efforts to ensure Europe’s participation in future negotiations. They are concerned about possible exclusion from the dialogue by the Trump administration.
The Trump–Putin summit in August 2025 did not lead to a ceasefire or a peace agreement. A year later, the fighting continues, and Ukraine is once again submitting proposals to the United States.
The Telegraph reports that the departure of Keir Starmer and the inability of Emmanuel Macron to run in the next elections create a leadership vacuum in the "coalition of the willing. " This could lead to a change in Europe's support for Ukraine, especially given the possible rise in influence of pro-Russian candidates.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the country is not and will not be a member of the "coalition of the willing" in support of Ukraine. The French ambassador acknowledged the previous statement as erroneous and promised a public clarification.
Romania's Defense Minister stated that the country has not held negotiations on localizing the production of PAC-3 missiles. Romania supports strengthening Ukrainian air defense within the framework of the "Coalition of the Willing".
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will arrive in Kyiv on Thursday for a final summit with Zelenskyy. He will reaffirm unwavering support for Ukraine and the allocation of £3 billion per year.