President Volodymyr Zelensky is believed to attend the Coalition of the Willing, taking place on July 13 in Paris, France as allies aim to strengthen support for Kyiv and increase pressure on Russia.Sources at the Élysée Palace told Ukrinform that at least 25 heads of state and government are expected to attend alongside Zelensky.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official.The French presidential administration said the gathering will take place amid what it described as “growing transatlantic convergence and unity, as well as a more favorable dynamic for Ukraine on the battlefield.”Possible expansion and new defense initiatives expectedThe coalition, which currently includes 35 countries, is expected to further expand on Monday, with Moldova and North Macedonia set to join. According to Ukrinform’s sources, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is also expected to take part.French President Emmanuel Macron said he plans to announce new defense initiatives and joint military exercises at the meeting, with the decision framed as Europe taking greater responsibility for its own security as the possibility of Russia attacking NATO increases.Zelensky pushes for progress on peace talksZelensky said Ukraine expects favorable responses from both the G7 and the Coalition of the Willing as part of an active diplomatic push in the coming weeks, framing the summer season as a critical window for advancing security guarantees and moving the peace process forward.“We have a busy international schedule ahead,” Zelensky said, thanking everyone who is helping defend Ukraine.