Pakistan, July 13 -- Western allies will meet in Paris to strengthen Ukraine's air defences as Russian missile attacks continue to threaten cities and critical infrastructure. At least 25 leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, are expected to discuss additional military support, future security guarantees and a common diplomatic approach. The meeting follows renewed Russian strikes that killed several people and increased pressure on Kyiv's already stretched air-defence systems.

A major focus of the talks will be securing more advanced air-defence equipment, including additional Patriot missile interceptors and faster deployment of the Franco-Italian SAMP-T system. European leaders will also explore plans to jointly develop ne...