French defence minister to host key European counterparts on Ukraine
Briefly

The defense ministers of Europe's five main military powers will convene in Paris. This meeting follows a recent halt in U.S. military aid to Ukraine and aims to discuss coordination in support of Kyiv. Additionally, the ministers will address the necessary rearmament of European nations to ensure long-term collective security. French President Macron advocates for increased defense spending and the potential extension of France's nuclear deterrent to European allies. A meeting with military chiefs will precede the ministerial talks to prepare for possible European troop deployment in Ukraine post-peace deal.
In view of a recent American decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine, the ministers will discuss coordinating action of our countries in support of Kyiv.
European countries have been scrambling to boost support for Ukraine as US President Donald Trump pursues direct talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Read at The Local France
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