Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, took part in the latest meeting of the commanders-in-chief of the armed forces of the “Coalition of the Willing” member states, which was held via videoconference.
Syrskyi reported this on Facebook.
“Together with the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Andriy Hnatov, we discussed with our partners the ways their countries can participate in implementing international security guarantees for Ukraine,” Syrskyi said.
He emphasized that Russia continues to show no willingness to end the war, persisting in its terror against Ukraine’s civilian population. Syrskyi stressed the importance of further strengthening sanctions pressure on the aggressor state so that the cost of continuing the war becomes unbearable for Russia’s economy. At the same time, he noted that it is critically important to continue jointly enhancing the capabilities of the defense-industrial complexes and armed forces of free European countries.
Special attention was given to the continuation of military assistance to Ukraine, seen as a key prerequisite for maintaining the combat readiness of the Armed Forces and their ability to continue inflicting significant losses on the enemy on the battlefield.
On behalf of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrskyi thanked the organizers of the meeting—the Commander-in-Chief of the French Armed Forces, General Fabien Mandon, and the Chief of the UK Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton.
He also expressed gratitude for the participation of the Supreme Allied Commander Europe of NATO—the Commander of the US European Command, General Christopher G. Cavoli, and the Chair of the European Union Military Committee, General Claudio Graziano.
“Their presence is a compelling demonstration of transatlantic unity and unwavering support for Ukraine in its fight for statehood and a European future. I am grateful to our partners for every practical step that brings a just peace closer for Ukraine and all of Europe. Together, we are not only defending borders—we are defending the values on which the free world stands,” Syrskyi emphasized.
