Macron says Europe has stepped up in NATO ahead of Ukraine coalition summit
The July 13 meeting will focus on Russia’s shadow fleet, new capabilities for Ukraine and deeper cooperation among about 35 allied leaders.
- On Wednesday, President Emmanuel Macron announced he will use next week's summit in Ankara to unveil new defense initiatives and joint military exercises, positioning the gathering as evidence Europe is assuming greater responsibility for its own security.
- Russia's war in Ukraine and uncertainty over long-term United States military commitments have accelerated Europe's efforts to build defense capabilities while remaining anchored within NATO.
- The July 13 meeting in Ankara will bring together around 35 leaders of the Coalition of the Willing to tackle Russia's shadow fleet and mobilize defense industries, Macron said.
- Expanding on existing troop deployments in Romania and the Baltic states, France will participate in NATO force rotations in Finland alongside Sweden, Macron announced Wednesday.
- Macron argued that increased European defense spending should not simply purchase non-European equipment, but rather foster indigenous strategic autonomy through a unified European defense industry.
12 Articles
12 Articles
In the margins of the Ankara conference, the commitment of the alliance of more than thirty countries to create guarantees of security and deterrents to ensure the post-war set-up of Ukraine is recalled.
The coalition of Ukraine allies meeting again in Paris on Monday demonstrates that Europe can also act independently of the United States. French President Emmanuel Macron said this following the NATO summit in Ankara, where NATO leaders stated that Europe will take over tasks from the US. France and other countries have long cited the Ukraine and Strait of Hormuz coalitions as vehicles for a more independent Europe.
Macron says Europe has stepped up in NATO ahead of Ukraine coalition summit
By John Irish ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he would use a summit of Ukraine's allies next week to unveil new defence initiatives and joint military exercises, presenting the gathering as further eviden...
"On July 13, in Paris, the Coalition of Volunteers will meet again," said the head of state at a NATO summit in Ankara.
The French President, Emmanuel Macron, has summoned, in the margins of the NATO Summit in Ankara, future joint military 'exercises' of the States participating in the so-called 'coalition of the willing' for Ukraine. (ANSA)
French President plans to bring Kiev allies together in Paris to strengthen industrial support and plan unprecedented manoeuvres to secure Ukrainian defence capabilities
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
