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End of Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Great Britain Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, after the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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End of Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, after the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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End of Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Antonio Costa at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, after the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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End of Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, after the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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End of Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Great Britain Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, after the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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End of Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, after the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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End of Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, after the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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End of Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, after the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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End of Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, after the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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End of Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, after the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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End of Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, after the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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End of Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, after the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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End of Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, after the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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End of Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, after the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, US president's son-in-law and businessman Jared Kushner and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Chief of the Military Staff of the President of the Republic Vincent Giraud arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, US president's son-in-law and businessman Jared Kushner and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, US president's son-in-law and businessman Jared Kushner and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, US president's son-in-law and businessman Jared Kushner and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Slovenia's Prime Minister Robert Golob arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Sommet de la Coalition des Volontaires, a l Elysee, preside par French President Emmanuel Macron. arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Sommet de la Coalition des Volontaires, a l Elysee, preside par French President Emmanuel Macron. arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Estonia's Prime Minister Kristen Michal arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Luxembourg's Prime Minister Luc Frieden arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Estonia's Prime Minister Kristen Michal arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM