Ukraine will present its anti-ballistic programme at a Paris meeting of the 'coalition of the willing' hosted by Emmanuel Macron, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said, as Kyiv's recent battlefield gains raise hopes of pressuring Moscow toward talks.
Key facts
- Ukraine will present its anti-ballistic programme at a Paris meeting, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Emmanuel Macron is hosting the 'coalition of the willing' in Paris.
- There are hopes that Ukraine's recent advances could force Vladimir Putin toward negotiations, according to the Guardian.
- Russia has suspended shipping in the Sea of Azov after 90 vessels were targeted by Ukrainian drones in less than a week, according to the Guardian.
Ukraine is set to present its anti-ballistic programme at a meeting in Paris today, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said, according to the Guardian. The presentation comes as the French capital hosts a gathering of the so-called ‘coalition of the willing.’
The Paris meeting is being hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. It takes place amid hopes, reported by the Guardian, that Ukraine’s recent advances on the battlefield could apply enough pressure to force Russian President Vladimir Putin toward negotiations.
In a related development reported by the Guardian, Russia has been forced to suspend shipping in the Sea of Azov. The suspension followed Ukrainian drone strikes that targeted 90 vessels in less than a week.
Beyond the confirmation that Ukraine will showcase its anti-ballistic programme and that Russian shipping in the Sea of Azov has been halted, further specific details of the Paris discussions were not provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The Paris meeting brings together Ukraine's European backers at a moment when Kyiv's military progress may shift the diplomatic calculus. A presentation of Ukraine's anti-ballistic programme signals a focus on air and missile defence, while the disruption of Russian shipping in the Sea of Azov points to Ukraine's expanding use of drones.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ukraine presenting at the Paris meeting?
According to the Guardian, President Zelenskyy said Ukraine will present its anti-ballistic programme at the Paris meeting.
Who is hosting the Paris meeting?
Emmanuel Macron is hosting the 'coalition of the willing' in Paris, according to the Guardian.
Why has Russia suspended shipping in the Sea of Azov?
The Guardian reports that Russia suspended shipping in the Sea of Azov after 90 vessels were targeted by Ukrainian drones in less than a week.