Romanian president joins video conference with key allies to deliberate on aiding Ukraine
In a significant development, leaders from Romania, the UK, France, and the US have announced a new multinational cooperation to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression. The announcement, made by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, was reported by Reuters.
The cornerstone of this cooperation is the establishment of a new operational headquarters in Paris, led by the UK and France, which will coordinate tactical and operational assistance to Ukraine. After 12 months, the headquarters will rotate to London. This setup enables flexible force contributions and facilitates the deployment of military teams to various operational tasks in support of Ukraine.
A key component of this cooperation is a coordination cell in Kyiv, led by a UK two-star officer, designed to directly support Ukrainian defense operations. The coalition also aims to regenerate and train Ukraine’s land forces, providing logistics, armament, and training expertise.
Air defense is another critical area of focus. Coalition aircraft will be deployed to provide Air Policing, secure Ukrainian skies, reassure the population, and help restore normal international air travel. The existing Black Sea Task Force, including Romania, Turkey, and Bulgaria, will also strengthen naval security to ensure safe maritime access to Ukrainian ports.
In addition to these measures, the UK and France have pledged additional military support, including new orders for Storm Shadow missiles, and deepening nuclear cooperation as part of broader efforts to supply Ukraine with advanced air defense systems and enable long-range strike capabilities.
The US is actively supporting this coalition approach, with President Donald Trump endorsing plans for European allies to purchase American weapons specifically for Ukraine. This move aims to alleviate budget pressures on the US while accelerating delivery of critical systems like Patriot missile batteries and PAC-3 interceptors to Ukraine.
Romania participates in this cooperation through the Black Sea Task Force, with the UK, France, and the US leading and coordinating expanded tactical, operational, and logistical support for Ukraine’s defense and recovery.
This comprehensive and coordinated multinational approach is focused on immediate defense needs, infrastructure protection, and sustaining Ukraine’s capacity to resist ongoing Russian attacks, while maintaining pressure on Russia to engage in meaningful peace negotiations. Together, these efforts reflect a united front in support of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- The new multinational cooperation to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression has a political aspect, as it involves discussions and decisions on war-and-conflicts, politics, and general news.
- The coordination cell in Kyiv, a key component of this multinational cooperation, provides direct support to Ukrainian defense operations, thus influencing the course of war-and-conflicts in the region.
