ZELENSKYY STEPS UP DIPLOMATIC PUSH
On social media, Zelenskyy thanked Macron for his “steadfast help” and urged a response to Russia “dragging their ft and prolonging the conflict.”
He additionally stated he had spoken with NATO Secretary-Common Mark Rutte about coordination. “Russia has stolen from peace, overtly taking away a big a part of this 12 months,” Zelenskyy wrote. “This autumn, we should do every part attainable to strengthen our positions.”
FOCUS ON MILITARY SUPPORT
The coalition largely consists of European Union members but additionally consists of Türkiye, Canada and Australia.
Trump has urged for the primary time that the US would possibly take into account some post-war army function, comparable to air help, supplied Europe steps up its planning.
Macron stated on Friday that contributions for post-war Ukraine would deal with strengthening its military, together with coaching, financing and tools, whereas additionally contemplating the creation of a “reassurance pressure” on land, sea or air.
A ultimate factor would contain help forces stationed in nations bordering Ukraine.
