Leaders of 25 nations to meet in Paris for Ukraine support summit

At least 25 heads of state and government, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, are scheduled to meet in Paris on Monday. The summit of the 'coalition of the willing' aims to expand support for Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia. The French presidency stated the goal is to push for a ceasefire and the resumption of peace negotiations. The coalition, initiated by France and the UK, includes 35 countries, with Moldova and North Macedonia set to join on Monday. Discussions focus on military support and security guarantees, including potential deployment of ground troops following a peace agreement. The meeting aligns with the July 14th Bastille Day parade, which will also emphasize support for Ukraine. Furthermore, the French presidency noted a shift in US policy under President Donald Trump, who has expressed intent to increase support for Ukraine and pressure on Moscow following recent G7 and NATO summits.