On April 10, a meeting of defense ministers from the "coalition of the willing" will take place in Brussels to discuss support for long-term peace and security in Ukraine.
Source: Correspondent of "European Truth" referencing the UK Ministry of Defense
Details: The UK Ministry of Defense indicated that security guarantees and continued support for Ukraine will be on the agenda of this meeting.
"The UK and France are convening a meeting to further discuss plans for sustainable peace in Ukraine," – reported "European Truth".
"UK Defense Minister John Healey and his French counterpart Sébastien Lecornu will host around 30 countries involved in the planning in Brussels," – the statement read.
This will be the first meeting of the defense ministers of the "coalition of the willing" following the visit of military leaders to Kyiv last weekend.
"The meeting will focus on how to best utilize the capabilities of each coalition country to enhance Ukraine's long-term defense and security," – officials from the UK Ministry of Defense explained.
"The Prime Minister and the Defense Minister have clearly stated that reliable security guarantees are essential for achieving lasting peace in Ukraine, which will deter Russian aggression. The UK is strengthening its role as a leader in international support for Ukraine," – the message emphasized.
Background:
- On April 4, the Chiefs of Staff of the French and British armies visited Kyiv to meet with the Ukrainian leadership.
- The purpose of the visit was to discuss the needs and tasks of the Ukrainian army to provide long-term support.
- Afterward, the Ukrainian side announced regular meetings of military representatives from the "coalition of the willing" for the next month.
- It is known that the "coalition of the willing" led by France and the UK has been working for several weeks on a plan to deploy thousands of troops to Ukraine to ensure a future ceasefire.