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France-UK-Germany coalition of the willing for Ukraine

Macron's UN address describes the coalition of the willing described by Macron as formed with the United Kingdom and Germany to support peace and stability in Ukraine.

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Von der Leyen
European Union
Mar 2, 2025, 07:31 PM
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Von der Leyen calls for a lasting peace in Ukraine achieved through strength
Von der Leyen thanks Keir Starmer for hosting this important meeting and calls for a lasting peace in Ukraine through strength.
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Thank you, dear Keir Starmer, for hosting this important meeting. Two key messages: First, we need a lasting peace in Ukraine. But it can only be achieved through strength ↓
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Mar 15, 2025, 12:26 PM
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“We reiterate our support to Ukraine’s agreement to a ceasefire.”
Von der Leyen reaffirms support for Ukraine’s agreement to a ceasefire and urges Russia to show willingness to support a lasting peace.
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Thank you, dear Keir Starmer, for hosting the leaders' meeting today. We reiterate our support to Ukraine’s agreement to a ceasefire. Now Russia has to show that it is willing to support a ceasefire leading to a just and lasting peace.
On supporting Ukraine’s ceasefire agreement.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
May 10, 2025, 10:06 AM
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“We support the proposal for a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire.”
Von der Leyen supports the proposal for a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire and insists it must be implemented without preconditions to pave the way.
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Today, the Coalition of the Willing convened. We support the proposal for a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire. It must be implemented without preconditions to pave the way for meaningful peace negotiations. The ball is now in Russia’s court.
On a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jul 10, 2025, 04:29 PM
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Von der Leyen states that Europe mobilises urgently needed military support for Ukraine
Von der Leyen states that Europe stands firmly with Ukraine amid Russian attacks, notes that SAFE mobilises urgently needed military support, and says that the Coalition of the Willing keeps up pressure on Russia.
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We stand firmly with Ukraine amid the devastating Russian attacks. With SAFE, Europe is mobilising urgently needed military support. And with the Coalition of the Willing we keep up the pressure, to bring Russia to the negotiating table. → europa.eu/!gbVNcn
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Aug 17, 2025, 09:57 AM
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“This afternoon, I will welcome President Zelenskyy in Brussels.”
Von der Leyen announces she will welcome President Zelenskyy in Brussels this afternoon and states she will join the meeting in the White House tomorrow.
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This afternoon, I will welcome President Zelenskyy in Brussels. Together, we will participate in the Coalition of Willing VTC. At the request of President Zelenskyy, I will join the meeting with President Trump and other European leaders in the White House tomorrow.
On meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Aug 18, 2025, 07:08 AM
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“We continue our cooperation to achieve a just peace that respects Ukraine & Europe's vital security interests.”
Von der Leyen says cooperation continues to achieve a just peace respecting vital security interests.
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Great to have you here, dear President Zelenskyy. We continue our cooperation to achieve a just peace that respects Ukraine & Europe's vital security interests. With the Coalition of the Willing in Brussels today, and in the White House with President Trump tomorrow ↓ europa.eu/!VwFhwJ
On cooperation to achieve a just peace for Ukraine and Europe.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Sep 4, 2025, 09:28 AM
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Von der Leyen outlines three core tasks for Ukraine security guarantees and European defense
Von der Leyen outlines three core tasks for security guarantees and European defense.
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In Paris for a crucial meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on security guarantees. We have been working on 3 core tasks. Turning Ukraine into a steel porcupine. Building a Multinational Force for Ukraine backed by the US. Reinforcing Europe’s defence posture. Let’s now move forward.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Sep 4, 2025, 04:14 PM
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Von der Leyen outlines three elements of security guarantees for Ukraine
Von der Leyen backs strong Ukrainian forces and reassurance forces with US support and a robust European defence posture as conditions for lasting peace.
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The Coalition of the Willing is creating the conditions of a lasting peace in Ukraine. The first security guarantees are strong Ukrainian armed forces. Second, reassurance forces with US support Third, a robust European defence posture. We want peace for Ukraine ↓
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Oct 24, 2025, 04:03 PM
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Von der Leyen calls for coordinated sanctions to bring Putin to negotiations
Von der Leyen reports a Coalition of the Willing meeting and argues coordinated sanctions with allies are essential to bring Putin to negotiations.
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We had a focused, productive meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. Pressure remains the only language Russia understands, and coordinated sanctions with our allies and friends are key to bringing Putin to the negotiating table.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Nov 24, 2025, 12:55 PM
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Von der Leyen says she issued a statement after the EU Leaders meeting on Ukraine
Von der Leyen says she issued a statement after the EU Leaders meeting on Ukraine.
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My statement after the EU Leaders' meeting on Ukraine ↓ link.europa.eu/Hky37c
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Nov 25, 2025, 06:07 PM
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“We welcomed the presence of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during our call.”
Von der Leyen reports solid and encouraging progress in peace negotiations for Ukraine and welcomes the presence of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Today, the partners of the Coalition of the Willing convened to discuss ongoing negotiations toward a just and lasting peace for Ukraine. In recent days and hours, we have seen solid and encouraging progress. We welcomed the presence of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during our call.
On the participation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a call about peace negotiations for Ukraine.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Dec 8, 2025, 05:06 PM
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“I updated President Zelenskyy and leaders present on two key priorities - support for Ukraine and increasing European defence preparedness.”
Von der Leyen says she updated President Zelenskyy on support for Ukraine and says she briefed leaders on increasing European defense preparedness.
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This afternoon, we had a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. I updated President Zelenskyy and leaders present on two key priorities - support for Ukraine and increasing European defence preparedness.
On her updates to President Zelenskyy and leaders regarding Ukraine support and defense preparedness.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Dec 11, 2025, 06:18 PM
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“we remain absolutely firm in our goal: achieving a just and sustainable peace for Ukraine.”
Von der Leyen reports she touched base with Coalition of the Willing partners and reaffirms the goal of achieving a just and sustainable peace for Ukraine.
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Touched base with partners from the Coalition of the Willing during a very intense week of peace talks. Despite the pressure, we remain absolutely firm in our goal: achieving a just and sustainable peace for Ukraine.
On the goal of achieving peace for Ukraine during peace talks.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jan 6, 2026, 02:57 PM
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“Our goal is clear: Provide robust security guarantees for Ukraine.”
Von der Leyen reports that the Coalition of the Willing meets in Paris today and states their goal is to provide robust security guarantees for Ukraine.
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The Coalition of the Willing is meeting in Paris today. Our goal is clear: Provide robust security guarantees for Ukraine.
On the goal of the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jan 6, 2026, 06:10 PM
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Von der Leyen reaffirms support for Ukraine at the Paris Coalition of the Willing meeting
Von der Leyen praises unity at the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris and reaffirms collective support for Ukraine's safe and prosperous future.
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A strong display of unity for Ukraine today in Paris at the Coalition of the Willing leaders meeting from EU Member States, NATO allies and friends of Ukraine. Our joint statement sends a clear message. We collectively stand by Ukraine and a safe, secure prosperous future lies ahead.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jan 7, 2026, 02:42 PM
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“Yesterday’s agreement on security guarantees is a key step in our work towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.”
Von der Leyen says she met with President Zelenskyy in Nicosia today and highlights the security guarantees agreement is a key step towards peace.
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Good to meet with President Zelenskyy in Nicosia today. Yesterday’s agreement on security guarantees is a key step in our work towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
On the security guarantees agreement for Ukraine.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Feb 24, 2026, 01:09 PM
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Von der Leyen pledges increased military support for Ukraine
Von der Leyen reaffirms Coalition of the Willing support for Ukraine and pledges increased deliveries focused on air defence and drones and long-range ammunition.
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On this grim anniversary, the Coalition of the Willing stands with Ukraine. We will step up military support and deliveries, with a focus on air defence systems, drones and long-range ammunition.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jul 13, 2026, 12:41 PM
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“Ukraine has built strong military momentum. The tide is turning.”
Von der Leyen states Ukraine has built strong military momentum and notes the EU is fully playing its part with a 90 billion euro loan.
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In Paris for the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. Ukraine has built strong military momentum. The tide is turning. The EU is fully playing its part with our €90 billion Loan.
On military momentum in Ukraine.
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Macron
France
Sep 2, 2026
Statement summary
Macron reaffirms support for Ukraine during geopolitical crises
Macron reaffirms support for Ukraine during geopolitical crises and expresses sympathy for Germany following the attack in Leipzig.
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Thank you very much, Mr. Prime Minister. Cher Rob, Monsieur le premier ministre, cher Rob, Mesdames et Messieurs. Merci beaucoup, Monsieur le premier ministre, pour nous accueillir avec ma délégation à Eindhoven. C'est une grande chance, un grand plaisir de pouvoir vous retrouver après ma visite d'État de 2023. La très forte relation de proximité que nous avons et votre visite en France, et dans un moment extrêmement important. Monsieur le premier ministre vient de l'évoquer, évidemment, les grandes guerres et les crises géopolitiques qui continuent dans le contexte, et nous venons de l'évoquer ensemble. Dans ce contexte, nous réaffirmons évidemment notre soutien à l'Ukraine. C'était le sens de la réunion de la coalition des volontaires tenue il y a quelques jours, l'effort qui va se poursuivre et qui doit s'accélérer pour lutter contre les attaques en particulier contre les populations...
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Macron
France
Sep 22, 2026
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Macron urges the international community to reject defeatism and defend global multilateralism
Macron urges the international community to reject defeatism and defend multilateralism and calls for stronger international cooperation to address global crises.
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Madame la Présidente, Madame la Secrétaire générale adjointe, Mesdames et Majestés, Mesdames et Messieurs les Chefs d'État et de Gouvernement, Mesdames et Messieurs les Ministres, Mesdames et Messieurs les Ambassadrices, Ambassadeurs et délégués, chers amis. Depuis ce matin, ici se succèdent les discours qui disent l'état du monde. Et j'ai peur de manquer d'originalité en le décrivant. Chacun décrit en effet le retour de l'impérialisme, de l'arrogance, du retour à la force sans règle ni retenue. Un monde au fond de concentration du pouvoir où quelques-uns pensent qu'on peut battre en brèche l'ordre international pour élargir ses frontières, où d'autres pensent qu'on peut fouler au pied la souveraineté des peuples pour en disposer soi-même, et où quelques-uns pensent pouvoir décider de l'avenir de la planète, qu'il s'agisse du climat ou de l'intelligence artificielle. Au fond, la question...
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Macron
France
Sep 26, 2026, 11:14 AM
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Macron calls for faster progress toward European sovereignty
Macron calls for faster progress toward European sovereignty and highlights joint advances in defense and energy independence since his 2017 Sorbonne speech.
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Je vous parle toujours d’Europe. Neuf ans après, notre ambition pour une souveraineté européenne capable de nous rendre plus forts et maîtres de nos choix a gagné le continent. Le 26 septembre 2017 à la Sorbonne, j’appelais à construire une Europe plus souveraine, plus unie, plus démocratique. Depuis, nous avons fait avancer l’Europe. Nous avons investi ensemble face aux crises, pour protéger, investir et agir. Face au Covid, face à l’agression militaire russe en Ukraine avec un soutien inédit et la Coalition des volontaires, et face à la concurrence de la Chine ou des États-Unis. Nous avons renforcé notre défense européenne. Notre indépendance énergétique. Relancé notre industrie et les emplois. Accéléré sur le spatial. Protégé nos technologies et nos intérêts. Et nous portons une ambition européenne pour l’intelligence artificielle et les technologies de demain. Oui, en neuf ans, la...
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Oct 2, 2026, 12:00 AM
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“So, my first message is this: clearly, you belong with us.”
Von der Leyen states North Macedonia clearly belongs in the European Union, notes North Macedonia has made the Growth Plan a real success, and announces pre-enlargement policy reviews will be presented next week.
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Prime Minister, dear Hristijan, It is very good to be back in Skopje. Thank you very much for the very warm welcome. North Macedonia has shown time and again that it can take bold decisions about its future. The Prespa Agreement was a moment of real political courage with two countries choosing to turn the page and write the next chapter of their history together. It opened the door to NATO membership. Today, North Macedonia is a valued ally. Similarly in the European Union, we are building our security together. You were the first country in the region we signed a Security and Defence Partnership with. The European Peace Facility is at work to modernise your armed forces. And you are also part of the Coalition of the Willing. Because when a friend and fellow European nation came under attack, North Macedonia stood up. And your resolve to support Ukraine has been as strong as our...
On North Macedonia joining the European Union.
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Von der Leyen calls for a lasting peace in Ukraine achieved through strength

“We reiterate our support to Ukraine’s agreement to a ceasefire.”

“We support the proposal for a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire.”

Von der Leyen states that Europe mobilises urgently needed military support for Ukraine

“This afternoon, I will welcome President Zelenskyy in Brussels.”

“We continue our cooperation to achieve a just peace that respects Ukraine & Europe's vital security interests.”

Von der Leyen outlines three core tasks for Ukraine security guarantees and European defense

Von der Leyen outlines three elements of security guarantees for Ukraine

Von der Leyen calls for coordinated sanctions to bring Putin to negotiations

Von der Leyen says she issued a statement after the EU Leaders meeting on Ukraine

“We welcomed the presence of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during our call.”

“I updated President Zelenskyy and leaders present on two key priorities - support for Ukraine and increasing European defence preparedness.”

“we remain absolutely firm in our goal: achieving a just and sustainable peace for Ukraine.”

“Our goal is clear: Provide robust security guarantees for Ukraine.”

Von der Leyen reaffirms support for Ukraine at the Paris Coalition of the Willing meeting

“Yesterday’s agreement on security guarantees is a key step in our work towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.”

Von der Leyen pledges increased military support for Ukraine

“Ukraine has built strong military momentum. The tide is turning.”

Macron reaffirms support for Ukraine during geopolitical crises

Macron urges the international community to reject defeatism and defend global multilateralism

Macron calls for faster progress toward European sovereignty

“So, my first message is this: clearly, you belong with us.”