ZELENSKYY STEPS UP DIPLOMATIC PUSH
On social media, Zelenskyy thanked Macron for his “steadfast help” and urged a response to Russia “dragging their toes and prolonging the warfare.”
He additionally stated he had spoken with NATO Secretary-Normal Mark Rutte about coordination. “Russia has stolen from peace, openly taking away a major a part of this yr,” Zelenskyy wrote. “This autumn, we should do the whole lot doable 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 recommended for the primary time that the US may think about some post-war army position, equivalent to air help, supplied Europe steps up its planning.
Macron stated on Friday that contributions for post-war Ukraine would give attention to strengthening its military, together with coaching, financing and tools, whereas additionally contemplating the creation of a “reassurance pressure” on land, sea or air.
A remaining ingredient would contain help forces stationed in international locations bordering Ukraine.
