# Ukraine's Coalition of the Willing Meeting Concludes in Paris with New Defence Commitments
A "Coalition of the Willing" meeting convened in Paris on Monday brought together Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and at least 25 other leaders to discuss defence cooperation and increased pressure on Russia. The gathering focused specifically on air and missile defence capabilities as Ukraine continues its conflict with Russia, which has now lasted more than four years.
During the meeting, French President Emmanuel Macron announced significant new military commitments from France to Ukraine. These include 16 Rafale fighter jets, an initial deployment of new-generation SAMP/T surface-to-air defence batteries, and production licences for several military capabilities including the Scalp cruise missile. These announcements represent a substantial escalation in France's military support to Kyiv.
The Paris meeting took place amid ongoing military operations, with reports indicating that nine people were killed in recent Russian and Ukrainian strikes on the day preceding the conference. The timing of the coalition gathering underscores the continued international effort to support Ukraine's defence while maintaining diplomatic pressure on Russia to end the conflict.
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