Stockholm (Eurotoday) – Sweden Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will participate virtually in Sunday’s gathering with the “Coalition of the Willing”, before President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the US on Monday, according to a spokesperson from the prime minister’s office, reported Reuters.
This European leaders’ arrangement follows a meeting in Alaska on Friday, where US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met and were unable to achieve an agreement on concluding the war in Ukraine. Notably, the Swedish Prime Minister will not head to the US with Zelensky and other European leaders on Monday, according to the spokesperson of PM office.
Who is co-chairing today’s European leaders’ virtual gathering?
As Washington gets ready to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, European leaders are scheduled to hold a meeting on the Ukraine war this afternoon. The virtual meeting is co-chaired by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with additional Ukraine allies also expected to join.
As reported, the conference call will preview the upcoming meeting between President Trump and President Zelensky in Washington. The leaders will discuss steps towards ending the war in Ukraine, after Trump dropped his push for a ceasefire after his Alaska summit with Putin.
What is the purpose of the Coalition of the Willing?
The main purpose of the “Coalition of the Willing”, established in 2025 around the Russo-Ukrainian War, is to mainly support Ukraine’s sovereignty and security during and after the war against Russia. The coalition consists of more than 30 countries that have committed to bolstering military, economic, and diplomatic support to Ukraine.
When was the last Coalition of the Willing summit held?
The last high-level meeting of the Coalition of the Willing took place on August 13, 2025. It was a virtual meeting that was co-chaired by UK Prime Minister of the UK Keir Starmer, President of France Emmanuel Macron, and Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz, and attended by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The summit focused on a peaceful settlement of the Russo-Ukr
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16 responses to “Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson to Attend Coalition of the Willing Meeting Virtually”
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Seems our PM’s got a busy schedule of… virtual hand-waving. I suppose he thinks video calls are the new power suits! 😂📞
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So, Sweden’s PM is opting for a virtual appearance at the “Coalition of the Willing” – I guess even leaders have Zoom fatigue these days! 🤷♂️ Who needs a plane when you can just wear your pajamas and join the global stage from your living room? 😂
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So, the Swedish PM is opting for a pajama meeting with the “Coalition of the Willing” instead of joining the action in the US? Classic! 🤣 Must be saving his best suit for a rainy day!
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Oh, look at Ulf, setting new standards for commitment by attending a major summit from his living room. Must be nice to swap the jets and suits for slippers and a cuppa! ☕🤷♂️
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Seems like Ulf’s got a hot date with his laptop instead of the real action in the US—talk about making a grand entrance from the comfort of your living room! 😂 #ZoomPolitics
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So, our PM is ‘joining’ the big boys from his living room, eh? Must be nice to attend an international summit in your pajamas while the world burns. 😂
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Joining a meeting virtually? Bold move, Ulf! Just what we need—more leaders in their PJs solving world crises. 😂💻 #AmbitionGoals
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Seems like our dear PM Ulf has discovered the joys of virtual diplomacy—who needs a plane ticket when you can just log in from the comfort of your sofa, eh? 😏 #BusinessAsUsual
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Seems like Ulf’s taking a masterclass in digital diplomacy—who needs jet lag when you can just Zoom in from your comfy chair? 😂
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Typical Ulf, showing up to save the day from the comfort of his own sofa. Must be nice to multitask between politics and a good cup of Swedish coffee! ☕️💻
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Great to see our PM joining the “Coalition of the Willing” from the comfort of his own sofa—talk about multitasking! 🎤💼 #VirtualLeadership
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Oh brilliant, nothing says “we’re really in this together” like a virtual meeting! I suppose Ulf’s got a busy schedule of Zoom calls and coffee breaks to attend to. 😂💻
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So, Ulf’s decided the best way to support Ukraine is from the comfort of his own office—talk about bringing a whole new meaning to remote work! 🥳 Guess he thinks the virtual world is where all the real action happens!
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Virtual meetings, eh? Perfect for a leader too busy to actually lead… or maybe just really loves his couch. 🛋️😏
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Oh, look at Ulf, taking “remote work” to a whole new level—who needs jet lag when you can just Zoom in from your comfy chair, right? 😏✈️
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Of course, nothing says “leadership” quite like attending a critical meeting about global security from the comfort of your own sofa, eh? Must be nice to sport your best tie with pajama bottoms! 😂
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