International leader Silina joins virtual meeting with heads of Coalition of the Willing to discuss strengthening assistance for Ukraine.
In an anticipated diplomatic meeting, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday. According to White House sources, the exact focus of the discussions remains unspecified. The meeting, which was not previously mentioned in the provided context, has been reported by CNN.
In a separate development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and representatives from the US are expected to participate in the talks. The focus of these discussions will be achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Meanwhile, a coalition of countries, known as the Coalition of the Willing, is providing support to Ukraine. This coalition, which was launched in March 2025, consists of more than 30 nations, including the UK, France, Germany, Ireland, Finland, Italy, Canada, Australia, Poland, and many others.
The coalition, co-chaired by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, has been actively involved in discussions around military support, training, and a possible multinational reassurance force to deter further Russian aggression.
Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Finland, and Italy have publicly expressed their willingness to defend a peace deal in Ukraine, joining the coalition's efforts. Canada and Australia have also joined, with their respective Prime Ministers, Mark Carney and Anthony Albanese, representing their countries. Poland is a member and vocal supporter within the coalition.
Prime Minister Evika Silina of Latvia will participate in a video conference with leaders of the Coalition of the Willing on support for Ukraine. This video conference was initiated by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron.
It's important to note that this meeting between Trump and Putin is not directly related to the video conference involving Prime Minister Evika Silina, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and leaders of the Coalition of the Willing.
Stay tuned for more updates on these developments.
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