Key facts
- NATO chief Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will attend a "Coalition of the Willing" meeting in Paris on July 13.
- The summit aims to renew efforts for a ceasefire and peace talks with Russia.
- Moldova and North Macedonia have joined the coalition.
- EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa are expected to attend.
- The coalition has committed to providing at least €40 billion in military support to Ukraine for 2025.
- Additional restrictive measures against Russia's energy and financial sectors are planned.
NATO chief Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are scheduled to participate in a "Coalition of the Willing" summit in Paris on July 13. The meeting, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, aims to build on recent momentum to support Ukraine and will bring together at least 25 heads of state and government. The coalition, led by the U.K. and France, includes approximately 35 nations working to provide Kyiv with military support and post-war security guarantees.
Two new countries, Moldova and North Macedonia, have joined the coalition. European Union leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa are also expected to attend the Paris gathering. The Elysee Palace indicated the meeting occurs at a "very strong moment of transatlantic convergence and unity" with "more favorable dynamics on the ground" for Ukraine.
Recent Ukrainian successes, including the disruption of Russian logistics by mid-range drones, have reportedly slowed Russian advances. U.S. President Donald Trump was said to have urged Zelenskiy to act more boldly to pressure Russia into peace talks. During a meeting in London, Zelenskiy requested expanded sanctions on Russian oil and long-range missiles, and leaders reaffirmed a commitment to provide at least €40 billion in military support to Ukraine in 2025, matching the NATO Alliance's 2024 commitment. Further restrictive measures against Russia’s energy and financial sectors are also planned.