President Emmanuel Macron organized a meeting with European leaders this week to discuss how Ukraine can be helped. Macron insists that a Russian defeat is necessary for Europe’s security. All possible forms of support were therefore discussed. – There is no agreement at this stage to send ground forces. But nothing should be ruled out. We will do what is necessary so that Russia does not win, says Macron, who had gathered leaders from around 20 European countries in Paris. A Ukrainian man throws dirt during the funeral of 27-year-old Yehor Voloshyn on Monday. Voloshyn was killed in combat near the town of Avdijivka on 21 February. Photo: Alex Babenko / AP According to Reuters, a White House official has no plans to send troops to Ukraine. From the same source, it is said that there are no plans to contribute NATO forces to the war. Change your mind At a press conference, Macron suggested that more people would be able to support a ground force option. – Many who said “never, never” were the same ones who said “never tanks, never planes, never long-range missiles” two years ago. After Hungary approved Sweden’s NATO application this week, the country is now a short time away from membership in the defense alliance. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (Moderaterna) rejects that Swedish forces will contribute to NATO forces in Ukraine. – It is not relevant at all right now, he says to SVT. – Great will Jonas Gahr Støre (Ap) says the meeting in Paris shows solidarity and a will to help. – This meeting confirms how strong the unity is and that the will to support Ukraine is still great, says the Prime Minister to NTB after the meeting. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (Ap) was one of 20 participants at the meeting urgently called by French President Emmanuel Macron. Photo: LUDOVIC MARIN / AFP He believes the gathering is a strong signal, not only to the allies, but also to Russia. – We attach great importance to cooperation and coordination with partners and allies. It is an important prerequisite for finding good and effective ways to continue supporting Ukraine, adds Støre. Billionaires to buy ammo Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced at the meeting that the country will contribute 100 million euros, just over NOK 1.1 billion, to a Czech initiative to buy ammunition for Ukraine. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala says that around 15 countries have shown interest in the initiative. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen from Denmark points out that there is a lot of ammunition in storage around Europe which is more useful in Ukraine. – Here and now, the most important thing is that this large group agrees to buy and donate more ammunition. We will look at what is in stock that can be sent out immediately, she says.
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