Coalition of the Willing: New Ukraine Support Plan, Energy Sanctions and Defense Reinforcement in 2025
London, October 24, 2025. On this day, the so-called Coalition of the Willing a group of leading states consistently supporting Ukraine in the war against Russia met in London. Amid intensifying Russian attacks and escalating pressure on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, partners gathered both in-person and virtually to agree on further steps of assistance and strengthening sanctions pressure on Moscow.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, speaking after the meeting, outlined several key directions that became the basis of the new action plan. These accents were announced as the strategic guideline for the coming months.
1. Removal of Russian oil and gas from global markets
Partners confirmed they would do everything possible to maximally restrict Russia’s access to world energy markets. The British Prime Minister declared:
“I urge everyone to impose sanctions, reduce dependence on Russian gas, and also appeal to third countries to stop buying Russian resources, tainted and bloodstained by war.”
This position received support in European capitals energy pressure is now seen as the main way to influence the Russian economy.
2. Frozen Russian assets towards Ukraine’s benefit
One of the key points of the plan is unlocking billions of euros of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s benefit. Starmer emphasized:
“It is Russia that must pay for all the destruction committed, so it is necessary to do everything to keep reparation funds in Ukraine.”
Western partners are discussing the creation of a special mechanism to use these funds as a source of financing for Ukraine’s defense and recovery.
3. Strengthening air defense ahead of winter
Given the expected intensification of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure in winter, the UK and its partners agreed on boosting Ukraine’s air defense. Britain announced the transfer of several thousand multi-purpose missiles to protect key facilities. Coalition participants emphasize that the air defense issue is now a matter of survival for the country and a guarantee of energy resilience.
4. Delivery of long-range capabilities and increasing pressure on the Kremlin
It was separately emphasized that for effective protection, Ukraine needs not only air defense missiles but also modern long-range weapons that will enable more effective defense of the territory and response to Russian strikes. According to Starmer, partners are ready to work in this direction and put pressure on Russia not only economically but also through increased military aid.
5. Security guarantees and multinational forces
Another important point is the issue of long-term security guarantees for Ukraine. Coalition participants declared their readiness to continue work on multinational guarantees to ensure a “sustainable and just peace.” It is stressed that this concerns not only military presence but also long-term political support at all levels.
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New Challenges for Western Unity
Let us recall that on October 24, world leaders gathered in London to discuss stepping up pressure on Russia and further assistance to Ukraine. The format of the meeting was hybrid: some leaders attended in person, others joined online. Before the session, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with King Charles III, and also arrived at Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s residence. This is already the third such meeting this year. Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and announced military assistance totaling over 40 billion euros in 2025.
It was separately emphasized: “We cannot allow Russia to dictate the tone in negotiations, continuing to kill and threaten. This is not peace, this is blackmail.”
The Main Thing Is Not to Lose Momentum and Trust
Although the Coalition of the Willing declares unity, in practice there are a number of challenges. Not all partners are immediately ready to agree to unlock assets or provide long-range weapons. Discussions are also ongoing about mechanisms for controlling the use of funds and the format of security guarantees. Not all countries unanimously support tough sanctions against third countries buying Russian energy resources.
At the same time, the very appearance of such a plan and the strengthening of cooperation between key states is an important signal for both Ukraine and Russia. This is evidence that the West is ready not only for symbolic gestures but also for real decisions in response to the protraction of the war and blackmail by the Kremlin.
The new plan agreed in London sets out five key focus areas in supporting Ukraine from energy sanctions and financial assistance to strengthening defense capabilities and security guarantees. For the first time in a long while, partners have agreed on a comprehensive approach that combines economic pressure, real military aid, and political support. The situation remains difficult, but Ukraine has received another chance to strengthen its position in the war and secure its future.
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