Ukraine allies gather in Paris to step up defence aid, heighten pressure on Russia

At least 25 heads of state will attend the meeting, which comes the day before France's national public holiday Bastille Day.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be joined by at least 25 leaders for a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, part of broader efforts that include developing a common position to take to Russia and securing guarantees to support any eventual peace deal.