“The changes in Europe’s approach to security and defense are undeniable and increasingly evident. Encouraging steps are being taken by France and the United Kingdom toward forming a “Coalition of the Willing.” At the New Europe Center, this grouping is described as a Coalition of the Resolute – because what truly matters is taking concrete actions and demonstrating resolute commitment. Ukraine is watching the Coalition’s discussions on a potential military contingent. Kyiv believes such a contingent could serve as an effective temporary security guarantee until Ukraine fully joins NATO.”

Sergiy Solodkyy, First Deputy Director of the New Europe Center, in his article for the Taiwanese think tank Prospect Foundation explores how Ukraine’s warnings about Russian aggression are finally resonating in European capitals.

“Today one can speak of a renaissance in Ukraine-Europe cooperation, especially with those countries that have joined the Coalition of the Resolute. Indeed, when the U.S. and Russia initiated talks on Ukraine, Kyiv immediately emphasized that such negotiations could not proceed without Europe’s involvement”, the expert notes.

Sergiy Solodkyy calls for shifting from declarations to action and sees the emerging Coalition of the Resolute as a critical step toward rethinking European security architecture: “The time has come to rethink decision-making within old formats and alliances. In this regard, France and the UK could play a foundational role by bringing other resolute countries together – primarily the U.S., but also Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the Baltic states, and others. Ukraine’s resistance to Russian aggression and its pursuit of democratic reforms have become key factors inspiring other influential and responsible nations in Europe and beyond to seek the most effective ways to enhance their own resilience.”

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