Ukraine’s allies convene in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost
‘Coalition of the Willing’ leaders gather on Independence Day as Kyiv presses for air defence supplies. Ukraine will host a meeting with its key European allies to discuss air defence and press for greater pressure on Moscow as Russia continues to escalate missile attacks.
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Key Facts
- Fact 1: Norway said it would provide another 85 billion kroner ($9.1bn) in 2027, matching the support it gave Ukraine this year.
- Fact 2: Before the meeting, Zelenskyy said deliveries of crucial Patriot interceptors had halved since 2023.
- Fact 3: “Over the entire of 2023, Ukraine received 675 missiles, and over all of 2025 – 364, even though Russian missile strikes have increased,” he said.
- Fact 4: “For 2026, as currently projected, it is 264,” he added, saying Ukraine was seeking a package of at least 300 for the upcoming winter.
‘Coalition of the Willing’ leaders gather on Independence Day as Kyiv presses for air defence supplies. Ukraine will host a meeting with its key European allies to discuss air defence and press for greater pressure on Moscow as Russia continues to escalate missile attacks.
The “Coalition of the Willing” meeting in Kyiv on Monday will be jointly chaired by the leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Germany, with most leaders expected to join by video call and a small number of foreign dignitaries attending in person. Photos: Ukraine celebrates National Flag Day Russia, Ukraine trade attacks as Putin warns of ‘far more destructive’ hits Putin warns Ukraine has opened ‘Pandora’s box’, rejects peace proposals UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will be in Kyiv for his first foreign trip since assuming office last month. European Council President Antonio Costa is also set to attend in person.
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Original source: Al Jazeera
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