Zelensky announces discussion of new aid for Ukraine at Berlin meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the German capital will host participants of the 'Coalition of the Willing' next week. The main objective of the event will be to coordinate allies' efforts to ensure sustained support for Kyiv amidst constant Russian attacks.

Results of negotiations in Dublin

The announcement of the meeting in Germany came following the conclusion of multilateral consultations that ended on 12 November in Dublin. The discussion involved leaders of European countries, Canada, as well as the leadership of the European Union and NATO.

The central item on the agenda was strengthening mechanisms for aiding Ukraine against the backdrop of continuous shelling of territories by the Russian Federation. Negotiators focused on specific areas, including:

• supplying missile ammunition for air defence systems;
• ensuring energy security and constructing new shelters;
• supporting the state's financial stability and providing new contributions to the PURL programme;
• developing long-term security guarantees.

President's position on further steps

«Розраховуємо на підтримку партнерів у всіх цих питаннях. Наступного тижня в Берліні запланована зустріч "Коаліції охочих", де ми продовжимо нашу координацію» (We count on partners' support in all these issues. Next week in Berlin, a 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting is planned, where we will continue our coordination), Volodymyr Zelensky emphasised.

Separately, the head of state noted the decision by the UK government to introduce a new package of restrictions against the Russian oil sector. London became the first to impose sanctions on all ten of Russia's largest oil producers.

«Ще один крок до обмеження ресурсів, за рахунок яких Росія фінансує війну. Дякую за кроки, які наближають мир» (Another step towards limiting the resources with which Russia finances the war. Thank you for the steps that bring peace closer), the president concluded.

As is known, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz previously announced the holding of a 'Coalition of the Willing' summit in Berlin.