Zelenskyy announces meeting with reps of Coalition of the Willing this week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a meeting this week with representatives of the Coalition of the Willing.
“We are engaging with all leaders and countries that can help – through investment, components, or manufacturing. This week, we are preparing a meeting with members of the Coalition of the Willing,” Zelenskyy said in his evening address Monday.
According to him, "Ukrainian representatives at the recovery conference that will take place in Italy will have a specific list of tasks for protection right now, for the protection of our cities, the protection of our communities."
The President noted that the world sees how much Russia expects from the use of shaheds. “They have few options left to prolong the war, and Russian-Iranian drones are one of those few,” he said.
“I thank everyone who is helping us counter these attacks. And, of course, I thank everyone supporting our defense against Russian missiles,” Zelenskyy noted.
The President of Ukraine separately noted that work with the United States continues: “We are working, in particular, with the American side on the relevant decisions regarding Patriots and missiles for them. We are also preparing relevant meetings this week in Italy.”
“I instructed Ukraine’s Minister of Defense to prepare the next Ramstein meetings in various formats, and today I’ve already discussed several options with UK Prime Minister Starmer,” he added.
According to Zelenskyy, Great Britain, together with Germany and other partners, are now maintaining the functionality of Ramstein. “And in August–September we expect – very much expect – the format to deliver new steps for our Ukrainian resilience,” the President said.
