"Coalition of the Willing" reaffirms its commitment to supporting Ukraine as Europe backs it with €6.1 billion

The “Coalition of the Willing” affirmed its commitment to continuing support for Ukraine in its self-defense, following the conclusion of a meeting held by coalition member states in Kyiv yesterday. In a joint statement after the meeting, coalition leaders expressed their solidarity with “Ukraine’s struggle to defend its sovereignty, freedom, and territorial integrity.” They reaffirmed “Ukraine’s clear and inherent right to self-defense, in full conformity with international law and Article 51 of the UN Charter,” noting that they “will not waver in their support for Kyiv.”

The leaders emphasized their desire to increase military aid to Ukraine by strengthening cooperation with its defense industry sector and exchanging relevant technologies. They also agreed on “the need to provide urgent assistance to Ukraine’s energy sector in preparation for the upcoming winter through the Ukrainian Energy Support Fund and by supplying specialized equipment,” stressing “the necessity of continuing to support the resilience of the Ukrainian economy in the face of escalating Russian efforts to reimpose a naval blockade on Ukrainian ports.”

Separately, the European Union announced the disbursement of a new tranche worth 6.1 billion euros to Ukraine to bolster its air defenses, missile capabilities, and ammunition stockpiles. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated, “On Ukraine’s Independence Day, we express our firm support.”