Paris Meeting of 25+ Leaders Pushes for Ukraine Ceasefire and New Military Aid Structure

Over 25 leaders gathered in Paris on July 13 with Ukrainian President Zelensky to advance ceasefire talks and expand weapons shipments through an informal coalition that sidesteps traditional NATO and EU mechanisms. This arrangement lets countries coordinate security commitments and military aid outside formal institutions, projecting allied solidarity while keeping out nations hesitant about deeper confrontation with Moscow.