Allies to muster more air defence aid for Ukraine as battlefield momentum shifts
Western allies will meet in Paris to secure additional air‑defence commitments for Ukraine amid increasing Russian missile attacks. The coalition of the willing, comprising at least 25 leaders, will discuss expanding supplies of Patriot interceptors, the Franco‑Italian SAMP‑T system, and possible joint production of new defenses. Discussions will also cover sanctions on Russia’s shadow‑fleet oil shipments and the prospect of a multinational force for future exercises.
- ▪Ukraine is critically low on munitions needed to intercept high‑speed Russian ballistic missiles, leaving civilian areas vulnerable.
- ▪The Paris meeting will focus on anti‑ballistic‑missile cooperation, including sourcing more Patriot interceptors and advancing the SAMP‑T system.
- ▪Leaders will consider joint production efforts that give Ukraine a role in manufacturing air‑defence equipment.
- ▪The agenda includes measures to curb Russia’s revenue sources, such as targeting the shadow‑fleet used to ship oil, alongside upcoming EU sanctions.
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Allies to muster more air defence aid for Ukraine as battlefield momentum shiftsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and EU leaders attend a meeting of 'Coalition of the Willing', amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 24, 2026. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Published Jul 13, 2026, 12:05 PMUpdated Jul 13, 2026, 12:05 PMSet as preferred sourcePARIS, July 13 - Western allies will seek to secure more air-defence commitments for Ukraine when they meet in Paris on Monday, as shortages have left it increasingly exposed to Russian ballistic missiles, despite recent shifts in momentum on the battlefieldUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will be joined by at least…
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