European "Coalition of the Willing" Gears Up for Ukraine

 

European "Coalition of the Willing" Gears Up for Ukraine

1. Paris Summit to Unlock Security Guarantees

A high-stakes summit in Paris, led by France’s Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is set for this Thursday. President Zelenskyy may also attend. The coalition aims to craft robust security assurances for Ukraine amid escalating Russian aggression and electronic interference across Eastern Europe.
The Guardian

2. Europe Readies Multinational Troop Deployment

European military planners, with U.S. logistical and intelligence backing, are drawing up concrete plans for a multinational deployment on Ukrainian territory. While the U.S. won’t commit ground troops, it has offered vital air support and surveillance capabilities. These efforts reflect a major shift toward tangible defense frameworks by European powers.
Financial Times+1The Guardian

3. Ukraine’s Call for Concrete Security Guarantees

President Zelenskyy recently called on European allies to deliver clear and actionable security guarantees across land, sea, and air. He stressed that NATO-style assurances—not mere declarations—are essential to counter future aggression.
Reuters

4. Foundational Principles of the Coalition

Initially formulated in London and further shaped in Kyiv, the “Coalition of the Willing” has centered on:

• Ensuring robust Ukrainian defense capabilities.

• Mobilizing €40 billion in military support for 2025.

• Planning and coordinating a "Multinational Force Ukraine"—a reassurance deterring force to operate post-conflict.
  ConsiliumEuropean External Action Service