Ukraine Assembles Allies in Paris to Forge Security Coalition Against Russia

Ukraine Assembles Allies in Paris to Forge Security Coalition Against Russia

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Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha have arrived in Paris to participate in negotiations concerning the "coalition of the willing" -- a group of mainly European nations committed to supporting Ukraine.

Yermak announced this on Telegram, CE Report quotes Ukrinform.

"Just landed in Paris together with Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. As part of the visit, a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings are planned with representatives of countries from the coalition of the willing and able to guarantee security --including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom," Yermak wrote.

He added that meetings are also scheduled with representatives of the United States currently present in France.

Deputy Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Pavlo Palisa said earlier that 10-12 countries had expressed their readiness to join the "coalition of the willing" in one format or another.

On March 27, a meeting of the "coalition of the willing" took place in Paris, focusing on continued assistance to Ukraine and the framework for future security guarantees for the country after the war ends.

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