Meeting of European leaders in Paris, as described, focused on strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities, maintaining pressure on Russia, and coordinating joint security efforts

1. **Strengthening Ukraine’s Defense**:

– Europe is united in its commitment to supporting Ukraine, with France leading the charge by preparing a €2 billion defense package. This package is a significant step in bolstering Ukraine’s military capabilities, showcasing Europe’s resolve to ensure Ukraine’s security.

2. **Sanctions on Russia**:
– The European leaders agreed that sanctions on Russia must remain in place as long as the aggression continues. This continued economic pressure aims to weaken Russia’s war efforts and force a change in its approach.

3. **Collaborative Security Efforts**:
– There is a clear focus on ensuring the security of Ukraine and all of Europe, with countries committed to taking concrete and strong steps toward peace. Military representatives from willing nations will hold further meetings to work on specific details of defense cooperation, ensuring that Europe remains united in its efforts.

4. **Investment in Defense Industry**:
– There is also a concerted effort to boost investments in Ukraine’s defense industry. The Danish model of defense production continues to be effective, and with new investments, Ukraine and its partners are set to produce more drones and other weapons to defend lives, making Ukrainian defense more self-sufficient.

5. **Gratitude to Partner Nations**:
– Ukraine’s leadership expressed gratitude to the nations that are supporting its defense efforts, especially France and the United Kingdom, for their effective collaboration in creating a coalition of willing and capable countries to ensure security.

In summary, the Paris meeting reaffirmed Europe’s commitment to Ukraine’s defense, with new concrete measures for military aid, sanctions on Russia, and further investment in defense production. The ongoing coordination among European nations is vital for both Ukraine’s security and broader European stability.

 Strengthening Ukraine, pressuring Russia for the sake of peace, and coordinating joint security steps – these were the key topics at the meeting of European leaders in Paris. Europe clearly knows how to defend itself, and we are working together to ensure greater security for our country and for all the nations of Europe.

There are concrete new defense packages for Ukraine – in particular, France has prepared a €2 billion defense package. We agreed that sanctions against Russia for the war must remain in place as long as the aggression continues. Military representatives of the countries that are willing and able to take concrete, strong steps to ensure peace have been tasked with holding meetings and working through the relevant details. There are also new decisions on partner investments in our defense industry – the Danish model continues to work effectively, and this year, together with our partners, we will produce even more drones and other weapons to defend lives.

I thank every leader and every nation that helps Ukraine. I thank France and the United Kingdom for making our format – the coalition of the willing and capable of working to ensure security – effective.