Ukraine Backers Gather as War Escalates, Air Defense Runs Low

Leaders of Britain, France and Germany convene the Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv on Monday to push for additional air-defense supplies, as Russian strikes push civilian deaths to their highest levels since the 2022 invasion's early months. The talks, coinciding with Ukraine's Independence Day, come as Kyiv reveals a

Ukraine will host a meeting of its key European backers today to press for critical air-defence supplies and more pressure on Moscow.

Ukraine backers gather as war escalates, air defence runs low

Ahead of the meeting with European leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed the extent of the weapons deficit, releasing usually closely guarded numbers and seeking a package of at least 300 missiles for the upcoming winter.

The meeting of the Coalition of the Willing will be jointly chaired by the leaders of Britain, France and Germany.