French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking to military personnel during a summit of the Coalition of the Willing People for Ukraine in Paris, declared that France is prepared to defend freedom and justice with extreme resolve. His remarks came as the coalition, also attended by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, discussed continued support for Ukraine and a new package of sanctions against Russia. Macron outlined a planned €36 billion increase in defense spending from 2026 to 2030, aimed at boosting ammunition reserves and operational readiness. He also urged European nations to build capabilities together while avoiding nationalist impulses, emphasizing that accumulating military power without historical awareness is misguided. The speech underscored France's commitment to the coalition's mission at a time of heightened tensions with Moscow.