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Leaders of 'Coalition of the Willing' on Ukraine to meet on Thursday

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Posted on December 10, 2025

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PARIS/LONDON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - There will be another meeting on Thursday of the leaders of the 'coalition of the willing' group of nations representing Ukraine's allies, said the French presidency.

Coalition of the Willing Leaders to Convene for Ukraine

PARIS/LONDON, ‌Dec 10 (Reuters) - There will be ‍another ‌meeting on Thursday of the leaders ⁠of the ‌so-called 'Coalition of the Willing' group of nations backing Ukraine, said the French ⁠presidency.

The French presidency added on Wednesday that ​this meeting would be held ‌via videoconference. The ⁠group is jointly led by Britain and France.

British Prime Minister ​Keir Starmer will join the call taking place on Thursday afternoon, Downing Street confirmed. Ukrainian President ​Volodymyr ‍Zelenskiy said ​he would join the online meeting.

He also said Ukrainian officials would hold talks on Wednesday with U.S. counterparts on issues of post-war ⁠reconstruction and economic development, part of a wider ​plan for peace with Russia.

(Reporting by Inti Landauro in Paris, Sam Tabahriti in London ‌and Yuliia Dysa in Kiyv; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta and Sarah Young)

Key Takeaways

  • Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing will meet via videoconference.
  • The group is led by Britain and France.
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskiy will join the meeting.
  • Discussions will include post-war reconstruction and economic development.
  • Ukrainian officials to hold talks with U.S. counterparts.

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What is economic development?
Economic development refers to the process of improving the economic well-being and quality of life for a community by creating jobs, increasing incomes, and providing essential services.
What is a coalition?
A coalition is a group of individuals or organizations that come together for a common purpose, often to achieve specific goals or address shared challenges.
What is reconstruction?
Reconstruction refers to the process of rebuilding and restoring infrastructure, services, and communities after a conflict or disaster, focusing on long-term recovery and development.

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