Ukraine and 9 European nations form anti-ballistic missile coalition

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Ukraine and nine European countries formed a coalition to develop defensive anti-ballistic missile capabilities in Europe amid ongoing conflict with Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with allies in Paris to reaffirm support and increase pressure on Russia to end the war.

Nine European countries and Ukraine on Monday announced the formation of a coalition to develop “purely defensive” anti-ballistic capabilities in Europe, citing the growing threat of ballistic missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Paris on Monday for a meeting of Kyiv’s allies to reaffirm support for the country and step up pressure on Russia to end the war, now well into its fifth year. “We believe that the protection of Europe, requires a global solution of integrated missile...