European allies flock to Kyiv to pledge more defences against Russian bombardment

Ahead of the meeting with European leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed the extent of the weapons deficit, releasing usually closely guarded numbers and seeking a package of at least 300 missiles for the upcoming winter.

Phil Billingham, who lives in Kelvedon, Essex, plans to drive another donated vehicle to Ukraine in October with the charity Drive 2 Save Lives.

The meeting of the Coalition of the Willing will be jointly chaired by the leaders of Britain, France and Germany.