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Key European defence ministers meet in Paris to discuss Ukraine support

European defence ministers meeting in Paris signals coordinated Ukraine support discussions.

Context

What happened: Defence ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom met in Paris on Monday to discuss additional support for Ukraine, European defence and the Middle East conflict, according to French officials. Why it matters: At their previous meeting in Berlin in June, the five powers pledged continued support for Ukraine, seeking to signal to Moscow that Europe remains behind Kyiv.

What changed

Defence ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom met in Paris on Monday to discuss additional support for Ukraine, European defence and the Middle East conflict, according to French officials.

Why it matters

At their previous meeting in Berlin in June, the five powers pledged continued support for Ukraine, seeking to signal to Moscow that Europe remains behind Kyiv.

Sources

aljazeera