Western allies gather in Paris on Monday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to reaffirm support for Ukraine and increase coordinated pressure on Russia at a summit of the “Coalition of the Willing.” Multiple outlets report Zelensky will meet with at least 25 other leaders, as countries seek to sustain allied unity and coordinate future security assistance.
A central focus of the discussions is expanding Ukraine’s air and missile defence capabilities. The reporting also links the push for additional air-defence commitments to current operational challenges, including shortages that leave Ukraine more exposed to Russian ballistic missile strikes. Some coverage also mentions broader summit goals such as sustaining military backing and coordinating longer-term security measures.
RFI notes that Russia has publicly criticized the meeting, dismissing it as a “coalition of warmongers” and saying participants do not want peace. Other outlets frame the summit primarily as a step to strengthen deterrence and protect Ukraine from continued missile attacks, while maintaining unity among supporting countries.
