France Plans Second European Security Meeting on Ukraine

Ukraine and the European Union held their second round of security and defense dialogue in Brussels, focusing on military-technical partnerships and enhancing defense cooperation. Ukrainian officials emphasized the importance of EU support for Ukraine's critical defense needs and strategies for further military assistance. Concurrently, France is organizing a second meeting with an expanded group of nations to discuss Ukraine and European security, inviting additional countries including Canada and several Eastern European nations. French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted the need for greater defense investment from European states and discussed security guarantees with leaders from the U.S. and Ukraine. The upcoming meeting aims to explore security assurances for Ukraine amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the conflict with Russia. However, some EU officials have expressed frustration over the exclusivity of previous meetings, advocating for a more inclusive approach.