"We, the leaders of Germany, Denmark, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands… (коалиция · противоракетный · украина)
"We, the leaders of Germany, Denmark, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, France and Sweden, recognizing the growing threat emanating from ballistic missiles and the increasing importance of defensive capabilities for the security of the European continent, today (July 13 — ed.) announce the creation of an exclusively defensive coalition against ballistic missiles," says a statement.
Consensus
- Leaders of nine European countries and Ukraine announced the creation of a defensive coalition against ballistic missiles on July 13.
- The coalition is intended to be exclusively defensive and focused on developing an integrated anti-ballistic missile defense architecture for Europe.
- Participants agreed to collaborate on joint research, technical working groups, operational requirements, management mechanisms, and a roadmap toward initial operational capabilities.
- The initiative aims to complement existing national and European missile defense systems.
- Countries emphasized that the coalition is not directed against any nation but serves their own protection.
- Ukraine's experience in defending against Russia’s war of aggression was acknowledged as unique and valuable.
- The coalition is open to other countries willing to join.
Points of divergence
- The initiative was announced during a summit of the so-called 'coalition of the willing' in Paris, with participants including Germany, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, UK, Ukraine, France, and Sweden. — riamo
- The declaration was published on the day of a summit of the 'coalition of the willing' in Paris, where at least 25 heads of state attended, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and the meeting took place ahead of Bastille Day celebrations. — novaya_eu
- The announcement was made by the Élysée Palace on July 13, with French President Emmanuel Macron hosting leaders of the 'coalition of the willing' at his residence. — vm
- On July 7, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that NATO plans to organize production of American weapons such as Abrams tanks, ATACMS, and Stinger missiles on European soil, with cooperation between U.S. defense companies and major European players. — vedomosti
Coverage (6 sources)
- "Coalition of the Willing" to Build Missile Defense Architecture Against Ballistic Missiles — РИАМО
- Anti-ballistic missile coalition announced in Paris — Дождь
- Ukraine and nine other European countries announce the creation of an anti-ballistic missile coalition — Новая газета Европа
- Nine European countries and Ukraine will create a coalition for missile defense — Ведомости
- EU countries will create a missile defense coalition with Ukraine — Вечерняя Москва
- European countries agree with Kyiv on creation of anti-missile coalition — Интерфакс