Ukraine and 9 other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles

Ukraine and nine European countries announced a coalition to establish a shared ballistic missile defense system for Europe, citing growing threats from Russia. The 10-nation initiative aims to leverage Ukraine’s experience defending against Russian missile attacks and includes nations like France, Germany, and the UK. Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated Moscow’s commitment to retaliating against Ukrainian strikes, while U.S. President Donald Trump’s potential support for Ukrainian missile defense was noted.