Macron hosts Zelenskyy, Starmer and Merz for Ukraine talks – Europe live

Meanwhile, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Paris for today’s talks with the Coalition of the Willing.

In a brief update on X, he says the meeting “can open up significantly greater opportunities for Ukrain e to strengthen its defenses.”

“Our top priority is anti-ballistic defence. We will present our Anti-Ballistic Programme to our partners and, for the first time, hold a meeting at the level of leaders, national security advisors, and defense companies from countries that can make a concrete contribution to building a new anti-ballistic system.”

“ We will thank France for its historic support, and our service members will take part in the parade marking France’s national holiday – Bastille Day. We thank everyone who stands with Ukraine,” he said.

The Ukrainian first lady, Olena Zelenska, will meet with the new director-general of Unesco to talk about its work with Ukraine.