The Coalition of the Willing met in Paris and issued a joint statement reaffirming support for Ukraine, calling for an immediate ceasefire and direct peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine with the participation of the United States and Europe.

The Coalition of the Willing met in Paris and issued a joint statement reaffirming support for Ukraine, calling for an immediate ceasefire and direct peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine with the participation of the United States and Europe.

Earlier, it was announced that France will host the next meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris on 13-14 July. After a meeting on 24 February, more than 30 countries participating in the Coalition of the Willing confirmed their role in providing multi-layered security guarantees for Ukraine with US support.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.

France and Ukraine agreed on a bilateral defense cooperation roadmap.

President Volodymyr Zelensky is believed to attend the Coalition of the Willing, taking place on July 13 in Paris, France as allies aim to strengthen support for Kyiv and increase pressure on Russia.

Sources at the Élysée Palace told Ukrinform that at least 25 heads of state and government are expected to attend alongside Zelensky.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is also expected to take part.

Ukraine, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom officially announced the creation of the Anti-Ballistic Coalition in Paris on July 13, 2026.