Full Breakdown
Paris “Coalition of the Willing” Meeting Set for July 13, 2026
7/10/2026, 10:30:00 PM
Participants and Expanding Membership
In addition to Rutte, Zelenskiy, and French President Emmanuel Macron, the summit will host EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa. The Elysee confirmed that Moldova and North Macedonia have newly joined the coalition, broadening the group of states pledging support for Kyiv.
Agenda: Security Guarantees, Shadow Fleet, Defense Industry
According to the French presidency, the July 13 talks will address several priority areas:
- Development of security guarantees for a potential cease-fire.
- Counter-measures against Russia’s “shadow fleet.”
- Expansion of Ukraine’s military capabilities.
- Greater mobilisation of defence industries and deeper operational cooperation among coalition members.
President Macron, speaking in Ankara, framed the meeting as evidence that Europe is assuming greater responsibility for its own security.
Official Statements & Responses
The Elysee described the gathering as a continuation of the “momentum” generated by the recent NATO summit. It also noted that U.S. President Donald Trump has shown a more favourable stance toward Kyiv at recent G7 and NATO meetings, signalling broader Western backing.
Verbatim Quotes
- “• ?The meeting will be aimed at building on momentum to help Ukraine following the NATO summit in Turkey this week.” — French presidency (Elysee)
- “• The July 13 meeting will also focus on tackling Russia's shadow fleet, new military capabilities for Ukraine, greater mobilisation of defence industries and deeper operational cooperation among Kyiv's backers, Macron said in Ankara.” — Emmanuel Macron, President of France
- “President Donald Trump has shown a more favorable stance toward Kyiv in its battle against Russia at recent G7 and NATO summits.” — French presidency (Elysee)
- “Two more countries, Moldova and North Macedonia, have joined the coalition, the Elysee said.” — French presidency (Elysee)
