On Tuesday, European defense ministers will gather in Paris to agree on what steps need to be taken to support Ukraine.
France and the United Kingdom are hosting the all-day meeting, where one thing is on the agenda: What can and should be done for Ukraine in both the short and long term.
The meeting comes at a critical time, as the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate.
European leaders are keen to discuss both immediate and long-term strategies to provide military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The focus will be on coordinating efforts to ensure that Ukraine receives the necessary support to defend itself against aggression and to rebuild once the conflict is over.
The ministers are expected to issue a joint statement outlining their commitments and the specific measures they plan to take to assist Ukraine in both the short and long term.