France has assured Ukraine of continued military support, despite political instability and the need to appoint a new prime minister. The country's defense budget has been maintained, and President Macron has promised an additional 2 billion euros in aid.
Canada has announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth over 2 billion Canadian dollars. By the end of 2025, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive 50 ACSV Super Bison armored personnel carriers and other military equipment.
Ukraine urgently needs 10 Patriot systems and missiles for them to protect its energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and his counterparts from Britain and Germany agreed on the agenda for the Ramstein format meeting. Shmyhal thanked the partners for their support and co-organization of the event.
The new Polish president considers discussions about Ukraine's membership in NATO and the EU premature. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine emphasized the strategic necessity of integration for Europe's security.
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal arrived in London for a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense. The key tasks are to ensure uninterrupted military and financial assistance to Ukraine, strengthen air defense, and develop joint defense industry production.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will visit the United Kingdom on September 9 to participate in a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. He will hold a series of bilateral meetings.
Scott Bessent stated his readiness to strengthen sanctions against Russia, including secondary ones on oil. This is possible with the solidarity of European partners.
26 countries have agreed to provide security guarantees to Ukraine, covering protection on land, in the air, at sea, in cyberspace, and army financing. These agreements are the basis for a strong Ukrainian army and guarantees of independence.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the results of the "Coalition of the Willing". The leaders share a determination to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
European leaders, realizing critical gaps in defense capabilities, hope for Donald Trump to fulfill his proposal for security guarantees for Ukraine. Replacing US military capabilities will cost Europe $1 trillion.
Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials continue their attempts to weaken Western unity by threatening foreign troops in Ukraine. ISW notes that these statements are aimed at intimidating European states.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Slovakia's support for Ukraine's accession to the European Union. Kyiv views this as part of security guarantees for Ukraine, as stated by Zelenskyy after a meeting with the Prime Minister of Slovakia.
President Zelenskyy and Slovak Prime Minister Fico held a substantive conversation. Zelenskyy informed Fico about his conversation with Donald Trump and the results of the Coalition of the Willing meeting.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard. The parties discussed increasing investments in Ukrainian drone production and joint defense projects.
Ukraine and its allies are working out the details of security guarantees, which will include coordination of air and sea defense. Thousands of troops are planned to be deployed, although the exact number is not disclosed.
The President announced the existence of a security guarantee plan with partners, which includes air and sea defense. After the war, the Ukrainian army will be rearmed and modernized.
European Commissioner for Energy Dan Jørgensen stated that the EU does not plan to resume imports of Russian energy resources, even in the event of a peace agreement. The USA supports this position.
President Zelenskyy stated that 26 out of 35 countries are ready to provide real security support to Ukraine, including the USA. He also discussed with Trump paths to peace and disappointment with some European countries that finance Russia.
President Zelenskyy announced the start of building a security system that will pressure Russia to stop the war. 35 countries are ready to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, 26 of them - real support.
Ukraine is developing a new security architecture on land, sea, and in the air to deter Russian aggression. President Zelenskyy stated that this will help reduce the likelihood of the war continuing and push Russia towards a peace agreement.
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof called on Putin to sit down at the negotiating table and demonstrate readiness for peace. EU countries and partners plan to increase pressure on Russia and support the Ukrainian army.
European leaders tried to convince Donald Trump to increase pressure on the Russian economy, but they failed. The meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" aimed to agree on security guarantees and secure US support.
According to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the EU is creating conditions for lasting peace in Ukraine. The first security guarantees are strong Ukrainian armed forces.
Germany promises a significant expansion of military aid to Ukraine, including equipment for four mechanized brigades. Berlin will also contribute to the development of Kyiv's offensive capabilities, particularly in missile production.
Giorgia Meloni stated that Italy would not send troops to Ukraine but was ready to support monitoring and training initiatives outside its borders. She also proposed a collective security mechanism for Ukraine, inspired by Article 5 of the Washington Treaty.
President Zelenskyy stated that there is a basic framework of security guarantees for Ukraine, which includes the identification of participating countries. 26 countries are already ready to provide military contingents or support them to ensure peace.
The President of Ukraine and European leaders discussed with Donald Trump pressuring Russia. It was about economic measures to end the war and deprive Russia of resources.
European Council President António Costa will arrive in Uzhhorod on September 5. He will participate in the Congress of Regional Authorities together with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a meeting of 35 participants of the "coalition of the willing" at the Élysée Palace. They have a political and military proposal regarding security guarantees for Ukraine.
