Ukraine's allies to meet on air defense support

Ukraine is convening a meeting on Monday with its main European backers to discuss the supply of air defense systems and to discuss increasing pressure on Moscow. Air defense has become an urgent priority as Russian strikes have caused growing civilian casualties in recent weeks. At the talks, Ukrainian officials will press allies to deliver air defense materiel and to weigh whether additional supplies can be provided to strengthen Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian attacks. Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly appealed for the shipment of air defense equipment as Russian bombardments have intensified. European supporters are also expected to address how to step up pressure on Moscow, though no specific measures were disclosed in advance of the meeting. The gathering is part of an ongoing series of consultations among Ukraine's allies over the military assistance Kyiv says it needs to sustain its war effort. Further details, including the venue and participating delegations, were not immediately available.