Europe forms 10-nation coalition to build shared ballistic missile defence
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Europe forms 10-nation coalition to build shared ballistic missile defence
Macron hosts leaders from over 35 countries in Paris to boost Ukraines air defense production
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Ukraine and nine other European countries announced on Monday the formation of a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles, utilizing Kyiv's experience in fighting Russia's full-scale invasion for over four years.
The coalition, which includes Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, aims to build a shared ballistic missile defense capability for Europe. The announcement was made in Paris at talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
"Our goal is to build a shared ballistic missile defense capability for Europe," the 10 nations said in a statement. They recognized "the growing threat posed by ballistic missiles," which are harder to stop than cruise missiles or drones.
Zelenskyy, who was asking two dozen leaders for help in developing measures against Russia's missile attacks, said Ukraine and its partners could, within the next 12 months, jointly develop a mass-produced, low-cost system with missiles that would let Europe supply itself with new antiballistic capability and provide it to others around the world who need protection.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed emphatic retaliation to Kyiv's recent long-range attacks on refineries, tankers, and terminals that have caused widespread fuel shortages. "Wherever they attempt to strike Russian territory, we will respond in kind, but our strikes will be several times more powerful," Putin told a meeting with pro-Kremlin activists.
The attacks came just hours after the coalition announcement. Russian forces launched a fresh wave of attacks on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, sparking fires in parts of the city. Tymur Tkachenko, head of the capital's military administration, said two storage areas were hit and set on fire in the Holosiivskyi district just outside the city center. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said drone debris had hit the ground in an open area in an eastern suburb and cars had been set ablaze.
In a separate development, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France would allow Ukraine to produce French-made cruise missiles, precision-guided bombs, and air defense interceptor missiles after Kyiv ordered next-generation Franco-Italian air defense systems and Rafale fighter jets.
"Earlier this afternoon president (Volodymyr) Zelensky and I agreed on a roadmap between our two countries, implementing what had been agreed in principle last November regarding our bilateral defense cooperation," Macron said at a news conference following a meeting of some 25 leaders in Paris.
The coalition's plan remains open to other countries, and the statement gave no time frame for setting up the defense system. European foreign ministers were meeting separately in Brussels where they discussed Ukraine's needs and Russia's threats to the continent.
Zelenskyy is keen to accelerate efforts with European countries to develop its air defenses ahead of winter, when Russia usually intensifies its attacks to deny Ukrainians electricity, heat, and water.
Ukrainian officials were in Paris to present a proposed Anti-Ballistic Program and meet with government leaders, national security advisers, and defense companies who might take part, Zelenskyy said.
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