France convenes Coalition of the Willing in Paris on July 13, with Zelensky and NATO chief Rutte attending
France announced a Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris on July 13 bringing together at least 25 heads of state, with Ukrainian President Zelensky and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte confirmed as attendees; the coalition has grown to 37 nations and the Elysee said planning for post-ceasefire security guarantees is still underway
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Summary
France announced a "Coalition of the Willing" summit in Paris on July 13 bringing together at least 25 heads of state and government, the Elysee Palace confirmed on July 10. Ukrainian President Zelensky and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte are confirmed attendees. The coalition has grown to 37 nations, with France citing growing transatlantic unity and improved battlefield conditions. The summit follows directly after the NATO Ankara meeting this week. Planning for post-ceasefire security guarantees remains underway, the Elysee said.
Why it matters
The Paris meeting is the largest Coalition of the Willing gathering to date, at 37 nations, and comes immediately after the NATO Ankara summit, keeping Ukraine diplomacy on a continuous track rather than allowing momentum to lapse. France is positioning itself as the host for post-ceasefire architecture discussions, a role that gives Paris significant influence over what any eventual security guarantee looks like.
What to watch
- Whether Russia signals any response to the July 13 Paris summit
- What concrete security guarantee proposals emerge from the talks
- Whether the coalition's 37-nation count grows further or faces defections
- How post-ceasefire guarantee planning advances beyond the "still underway" stage