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At Paris talks, Ukraine reaffirmed commitment to full ceasefire

After a round of talks with European and U.S. officials in Paris, Kyiv remains committed to enacting a full and unconditional ceasefire in the Russo–Ukrainian war, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on April 17.

18 April 2025, 01:34 AM

Ukrainian leaders to engage US, European partners in Paris

Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov arrived in Paris to meet representatives of the “coalition of the willing” and the United States, Yermak reported on X on April 17.

17 April 2025, 12:02 PM

Germany’s next chancellor to join Kyiv’s May 9 ‘coalition of the willing’ lineup, sources say

German Conservative leader and next German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to make his first official international visit to Ukraine after taking the office, Welt reported on April 14, citing sources in Berlin and Brussels.

15 April 2025, 09:20 AM

UK eyes 5-year troop mission in Ukraine

London is considering a five-year deployment of troops to Ukraine to help train and reconstitute the Ukrainian army and deter Russian dictator Vladimir Putin from mounting another invasion, The Telegraph on April 10.

11 April 2025, 11:01 AM

Six nations ready to contribute troops to Ukraine peacekeeping force

Some six countries, including Britain, France and the Baltic states, have so far indicated their willingness to send troops to Ukraine as part of a potential peacekeeping mission, AFP reported on April 10 after the European defense ministers meeting.

11 April 2025, 09:16 AM

Support for Ukraine’s army seen as key security guarantee - French DM

Supporting Ukraine’s Armed Forces and rejecting Russia’s demand to demilitarize are the key security guarantees, French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu and his British counterpart John Healey said, Le Monde reported on April 11.

11 April 2025, 08:15 AM

UK, France move to expedite ‘coalition of the willing’ military planning

Over the next two weeks, London and Paris will ramp up military planning for the so-called “coalition of the willing” to help provide post-ceasefire security to Ukraine, UK Defense Secretary John Healey and French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on April 10.

11 April 2025, 12:39 AM

US position puts brakes on security aid for Ukraine from UK and France

A "coalition of the willing," led by the UK and France, aims to assist with security in Ukraine post-ceasefire, but the plan may stall due to the US position, Bloomberg reports on April 10.

10 April 2025, 01:19 PM

'Coalition of the Willing' meets in Brussels to plan deployment of European peacekeepers

Brussels will host the inaugural meeting of defense ministers from the so-called “Coalition of the Willing” on April 10, the UK Defense Ministry wrote on its official website on April 5.

10 April 2025, 09:27 AM

France names Ukraine top strategic priority for 2025

Support for Ukraine has been designated as a top priority for France as the country plans to reorient its strategic agenda in 2025 toward strengthening international partnerships, French Council on International Partnerships wrote on April 6.

7 April 2025, 09:01 AM

Ukraine and allies push new security plan

Ukraine’s international partners are focusing their efforts on building a new European security framework and implementing key agreements within the so-called “coalition of the willing,” Ukraine’s Defense Ministry reported on April 5.

6 April 2025, 11:15 AM

French general details Kyiv meeting with Britain on support for Ukrainian army

The chiefs of staff of the French and British armed forces met in Kyiv on April 4 to discuss the needs and goals of the Ukrainian army for its long-term restoration and development, according to a French General Staff statement on X.

5 April 2025, 07:42 PM

At least one European leader should reopen talks with Russia, Finnish president says

The so-called “coalition of the willing” has agreed that at least one European leader should reestablish contact and open a dialogue with Russia, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said, MTV Uutiset reported on April 3.

3 April 2025, 04:32 PM

'Coalition of the willing' to hold next meeting on Ukraine in Brussels

A new meeting of the "coalition of the willing" is set for April 10 in Brussels, the UK’s NATO delegation said on April 2.

2 April 2025, 05:51 PM

Countries willing to deploy troops to Ukraine to meet on April 4 — Zelenskyy

Military officials representing countries that are prepared to deploy troops in Ukraine “in one form or another” will meet to discuss the plans on April 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on April 1.

1 April 2025, 10:28 PM

Lithuania ready to join peacekeeping coalition in Ukraine, foreign minister says in Kyiv

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said his country is prepared to join the Coalition of the Willing, signaling support for a potential international peacekeeping presence in Ukraine.

1 April 2025, 05:35 PM

Ukraine, UK, and France plot military roadmap amid peacekeeper talks

Military officials from Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and France will meet in the coming days to build “real momentum” for strengthening Ukraine’s long-term security, a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Reuters on March 31.

1 April 2025, 01:57 PM

Macron sets deadline for Ukraine ceasefire monitoring framework

The “coalition of the willing” tasked its foreign ministries with finding a ceasefire monitoring solution for Ukraine within three weeks, Sky News reported from a press conference after a Paris summit on March 27.

27 March 2025, 06:42 PM

Macron announces Franco-British mission to help shape Ukraine’s future army

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that a Franco-British team will be sent to Ukraine to help develop the “format of the Ukrainian army of the future,” according to BFM.

27 March 2025, 06:11 PM

Zelenskyy, allies press for peace as coalition summit kicks off in Paris

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to coordinate efforts toward peace in Ukraine, Rutte announced in a post on X on March 27.

27 March 2025, 05:55 PM

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