High-profile arrivals at the Elysee Palace
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed a series of international leaders to the Elysee Palace in Paris on Thursday for a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, a group focused on supporting Ukraine. The gathering, hosted by Macron, brought together key allies to discuss continued aid and strategic coordination.
Key participants
Among the first to arrive was British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who was greeted by Macron on the red carpet. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte followed, alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Each leader was photographed shaking hands with Macron before entering the summit.
Focus of the summit
The Coalition of the Willing summit aims to reinforce international support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict. Discussions are expected to cover military assistance, economic sanctions, and diplomatic efforts. The meeting underscores the continued commitment of Western allies to Ukraine's sovereignty, according to diplomatic sources.
