Ukraine updates: 'Coalition of the willing' meeting in Paris

Key Points:

• Ukraine and nine European countries have formed an integrated anti-ballistic missile coalition aimed at developing a shared defensive capability to counter growing missile threats in Europe.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that anti-ballistic defense is Ukraine's top priority and highlighted ongoing talks in Paris to enhance military cooperation and defense programs.
• The Coalition of the Willing, comprising Western allies supporting Ukraine, is meeting in Paris with over 25 heads of state to discuss continued military aid, air and missile defense cooperation, and push for ceasefire and peace talks.
• The EU is still working toward consensus on the 21st sanctions package against Russia, with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas noting unresolved issues and ongoing discussions about prisoners of war and civilian abductions.
• Recent Russian drone strikes in the Moscow region reportedly killed at least three people, while Ukraine condemned a Russian attack on a Togolese-flagged vessel that resulted in three deaths, underscoring the ongoing escalation and human toll of the conflict.