Coalition of the willing Archives

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Latest news Ukraine

French Army chief: Forces ready for Ukraine deployment by 2026 under security guarantees

France has intensified preparations for potential confrontation with Russia, with military officials warning that Moscow poses threats across multiple domains and has made France one of its priority targets.

byVira Kravchuk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in London at the Coalition of the Willing meeting on 24 October, 2025.

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Latest news Ukraine

Over 20 countries pledge to remove Russian oil and gas from global markets

The pledge builds on new US and UK sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil, while the EU imposed restrictions on Moscow's liquefied natural gas exports.

byBenjamin Murdoch

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (right) stand talking face-to-face inside a formal room at Downing Street

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International

UK PM Starmer pushes allies for Ukraine long-range missiles as US sanctions hit Russia

US Sanctions on giant Russian oil companies fuel London missile push

byMaxim Volovich

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the NATO Summit in Washington D.C., July 2024.

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Latest news Ukraine

Russia plans winter humanitarian disaster in Ukraine, says Zelenskyy ahead of Coalition of Willing meeting in London

The Coalition of the Willing meeting will involve NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and over 20 allies.

byOlena Mukhina

EU military. Photo: the European Defence Agency

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Latest news Ukraine

26 European nations secretly plan for Ukraine’s security

Over 200 military planners from nearly 40 countries have prepared for a possible European troop deployment to Ukraine if Donald Trump brokers a ceasefire with Vladimir Putin, UK Defense Secretary John Healey said.

byBenjamin Murdoch

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Latest news Ukraine

Finland proposes €200 billion Russian asset transfer to Ukraine to force Kremlin toward peace

Stubb says a European security alliance stands ready to back Kyiv with air, naval, and intelligence support, but America’s role remains irreplaceable.

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

Zelenskyy: Ukraine secures backing from 26 nations for post-war peacekeeping force

The commitment includes both troop deployments and long-term military financing.

byVira Kravchuk

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Latest news Ukraine

Putin declares Western troops in Ukraine “legitimate targets,” after Russian missile kills unarmed Danish mission

Even as Europe plans deployment, the Russian dictator insists any peace must protect Moscow, not just Ukraine.

byOlena Mukhina

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits at a conference table with French President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders during a Coalition of the Willing meeting.

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Latest news Ukraine

26 countries commit to peacekeeping force in Ukraine after ceasefire

Coalition of the Willing nations agreed to provide security guarantees for Ukraine, coordinating military support and long-term defense planning in the event of a ceasefire.

byBenjamin Murdoch

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Latest news Ukraine

Western partners ready to give Ukraine long-ranged missiles

Kyiv will gain additional long-range weaponry to disrupt Russian supply lines and strengthen its operational reach.

byBenjamin Murdoch

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Latest news Ukraine

FT: Europe splits into three camps over postwar Ukraine troop commitments

FT reports that UK is ready to deploy, Italy refuses, and Germany remains undecided before today's summit.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

Trump doubts on near-term Putin-Zelenskyy meeting despite his previous optimism to end war quickly

The US president once again compared Russo-Ukrainian war to playground children who "have to fight for a little bit before you can get them to stop."

byVira Kravchuk

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Latest news Ukraine

China denies media reports of willingness to join Ukraine peacekeeping forces

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that "China's position on the Ukrainian crisis is consistent and clear."

byVira Kravchuk

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Latest news Ukraine

Coalition of the willing: 10 countries ready to send forces to Ukraine after ceasefire. French and British leading.

Meanwhile, the US under Trump ruled out US ground troops for Ukraine, offering instead air support.

byVira Kravchuk

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Latest news Ukraine

Europe ditched Ukraine troop plan 4 days ago — now it’s back after US security promise

Trump’s Article 5-style pledge, reportedly agreed in Alaska talks with Putin, revived plans for a multinational force in Ukraine.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron in Paris

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Latest news Ukraine

Macron warns lessons of 30 years are clear — Russia cannot be trusted to keep promises

After the Alaska talks ended without a deal, the French president stresses that any peace must rest on unwavering guarantees for Ukraine.

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

France to train more Ukrainian pilots on Mirage fighter jets, capable of carrying missiles that destroy Russian command posts

Armed with 2,900-pound SCALP-EGs, Ukraine aims to shatter Russia’s coordination hubs deep behind the frontlines, due to expanded Franco-Ukrainian air cooperation.

byOlena Mukhina