On Ukraine’s Independence Day, the Coalition of Volunteers Will Gather in Kyiv — Le Figaro
On Monday, August 24, leaders of the “Coalition of the Willing” will meet to discuss strengthening Ukraine’s air defense and continuing to put pressure on Russia.
The meeting will be held in a hybrid format—some participants will attend in person, while others will join via video conference. The meeting will be co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron (via videoconference), German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
In addition, about ten European officials, including European Council President António Costa, will be in Kyiv in person alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The key focus of the talks will be the defense of Ukrainian airspace. Due to a shortage of interceptor missiles, Ukraine remains vulnerable to Russian air attacks, so the partners will seek ways to rapidly supply air defense systems.
In addition, meeting participants plan to develop measures to increase economic pressure on Russia and cut off funding for its military (in particular, by restricting the activities of the “shadow fleet”).
This is reported by Le Figaro.
As a reminder, temporary traffic restrictions will be in effect in the capital from August 22–25 due to security measures involving foreign delegations.
This weekend, August 22–23, the weather in Kyiv will change. Saturday will still be hot, but rain and mild temperatures are expected in the capital on Sunday.
