Starmer calls for more long-range arms for Ukraine ahead of Coalition of the Willing talks
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (photo: Getty Images)
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on Ukraine's allies to increase supplies of long-range weapons to strengthen the country's positions ahead of winter, according to a British government statement ahead of today's Coalition of the Willing meeting in London, Tagesschau reports.
According to the statement, the United Kingdom advocates a ban on Russian oil and gas exports to global markets, the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, and the strengthening of military assistance.
It is expected that the meeting at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) will be attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof.
About 20 other world leaders will join the discussion via video conference.
Coalition of the Willing
As is known, today, October 24, a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing will take place in London. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has already confirmed his participation in the event.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also attend the meeting in person.
Earlier, Zelenskyy held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.
The leaders coordinated their positions ahead of the Coalition of the Willing session. They discussed the course of the war, increasing pressure on Russia, and the consequences of the latest massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
What is the Coalition of the Willing
It is an alliance of European countries and the United States established to support Ukraine in its war against Russia.
The initiative was announced by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on March 2, 2025, to strengthen support for Ukraine, create the foundations for a peaceful settlement, and potentially deploy international security forces.
The Coalition of the Willing includes European Union member states, NATO members, and countries outside these blocs.
The coalition's name originates from Czech President Petr Pavel's proposal to form a broad Coalition of the Willing to counter Russian aggression.
For more details on the Coalition of the Willing, its members, and supporters, see the RBC-Ukraine report.
