Allied countries of Ukraine in the war against Russia will meet today to reaffirm their support for Kyiv and discuss how to pressure Moscow to stop the invasion, in talks symbolically held on Ukraine’s Independence Day. French President Emmanuel Macron will co-chair the meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing.
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“I have just arrived in Kyiv on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence Day. I am proud to be here on such a significant day, to underline the EU’s unconditional support. Ukraine is a free and courageous nation. Its struggle is also our struggle,” says the President of the European Council Antonio Costa.
On the occasion of Ukraine’s Independence Day, the European Commission has approved new contracts in the defense sector for Ukraine worth 6.1 billion euros. These funds are intended for air and missile defense systems, missiles, ammunition, and radars, confirming Europe’s commitment to supporting Ukraine’s defense and resilience in the face of ongoing aggression by Russia. This was announced by the EU executive in a statement.
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For weeks, Russia has intensified attacks against Kyiv and other urban areas. According to the United Nations, the bombings contributed to Ukraine reaching the highest level of civilian casualties since the start of the war in 2026.
Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a global response to Moscow’s “escalation” of the conflict, which has now lasted four years. Zelensky has recently spoken of a plan to end the war, which includes “a ceasefire, a free economic zone, and troop withdrawal,” developed with the US and Europe.
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