Ukraine and Russia Engage in Drone Attacks as Coalition of the Willing Pledges Air Defense Support in Kyiv
On August 24, 2026, the Coalition of the Willing met in Kyiv, Ukraine, to discuss boosting air defense support amid ongoing drone attacks between Ukraine and Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought additional military aid, including air defense systems and funding, as European leaders attended Ukraine’s Independence Day celebrations.
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Countries joining the Volunteer Coalition on Monday stated their commitment to increasing military support...
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Ukraine asks allies not to take a break between meetings and supports assistance.
President Gitanas Nausėda, who attended the coalition summit in Kyiv on Monday, says Lithuania is ready to deploy forces in Ukraine when the conditions are met.
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'Coalition of the Willing' leaders to discuss air defence shortage as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's push to bolster international support and to receive additional air defenses continues on August 24 as the so-called Coalition of the Willing meets to discuss ways to pressure Russia to halt its invasion months ahead of another likely brutal winter.