President Zelenskyy stated that Putin will try to use the meeting in China as permission to continue the war. Russia rejects all peace initiatives, demonstrating a lack of agreement for peace.
26 countries have expressed their readiness to send military contingents or support them to ensure peace in Ukraine. These forces will not fight against Russia but will guarantee peace and send a strategic signal.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the coalition of the willing with the participation of over 30 countries. Issues of ending the war, long-term security, and strengthening sanctions against the Russian Federation were discussed.
Participants of the "Coalition of the Willing" have declared their readiness to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed this decision.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump, and European leaders are holding a joint video conference. The conversation began shortly after 3:00 PM Kyiv time.
Members of the Drone Coalition will gather in The Hague to support Ukraine. They will discuss the use of drones and counter-drone systems.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that the military, as part of the "Drone Army Bonus" program, will receive electronic warfare equipment. Deliveries are made directly from the manufacturer to the front through the Ministry of Defense's digital system DOT-Chain Defence.
The Ukrainian delegation led by Yermak and Umerov held meetings in Paris. Security guarantees, sanctions against Russia, and the return of Ukrainian prisoners of war were discussed.
The plane carrying the head of the Spanish government to Paris for the "Coalition of the Willing" meeting broke down. Pedro Sanchez returned to Madrid and promises to join the summit on security guarantees for Ukraine via video link.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the Élysée Palace in Paris. A summit of the "Coalition of the Willing" on security guarantees for Ukraine will be held there.