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London Summit Rallies New Backing for Ukraine, Targets Use of Frozen Russian Assets

Leaders target year-end steps to channel frozen Russian assets into financing available in early 2026.

Overview

  • The Coalition of Volunteers issued a joint commitment to strengthen Ukraine’s energy resilience and provide additional military support, including air defense.
  • Downing Street said Keir Starmer urged partners to increase long‑range weapons deliveries and to help fund Ukraine’s defense with frozen Russian assets.
  • Emmanuel Macron announced France will supply Aster missiles and Mirage aircraft, with further European initiatives signaled.
  • Volodymyr Zelenski called for sanctions on all Russian oil companies, refineries, export terminals and the ‘ghost fleet’ moving Russian fuel.
  • Coalition participants expressed confidence in reaching practical decisions by year‑end to unlock frozen assets, enabling funds or loans at the start of 2026.