Zelensky arrives in France to meet Macron ahead of 'coalition of the willing' summit
- On March 27, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron hosted European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in Paris for a summit aimed at bolstering Ukraine's security amidst the ongoing war, which has lasted over three years, and ahead of potential ceasefire talks with Russia.
- This meeting occurred following a limited agreement between Russia and Ukraine, brokered by the US in Saudi Arabia, regarding a possible ceasefire in the Black Sea, though conflicting statements emerged shortly after, and Ukraine offered Russia a 30-day ceasefire without preconditions.
- Macron announced a new French military aid package for Ukraine worth 2 billion euros , with Paris prepared to rapidly ship existing hardware from its stocks, as boosting Ukraine's armed forces is seen as crucial for ensuring security.
- While the US has been convening ceasefire talks, new Russian ambassador to the US Alexander Darchiev, who arrived in Washington on Wednesday, suggested a "window of opportunity" for US-Russia relations, and Zelensky stated that "Moscow does not understand any language other than the language of force."
- The summit aimed to define security guarantees for Ukraine after a ceasefire, potentially including the deployment of military forces by a 'coalition of the willing', though Zelensky stated it was too early to discuss specific roles for future European forces and Ukrainian officials expressed the need for a robust European presence, but not just peacekeepers, to dissuade further Russian aggression.
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A 'coalition of the willing' mulls more aid for Ukraine and a possible European armed force
Ukraine’s allies from across Europe have gathered for talks in Paris about how to strengthen Kyiv’s hand and its military as it pushes for a ceasefire with Russia.
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