In response to Russia's ongoing air attacks against Ukraine, European leaders have descended upon Kyiv with promises of fresh support. France's newly appointed Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné affirmed that Ukraine remains a priority for France, despite the multitude of crises the country faces. During a joint press conference with Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba, Séjourné heralded a "new phase" in joint weapons production between France and Ukraine.

Following Séjourné's visit, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrived in Kyiv on Friday and announced a multi-year security pact with Ukraine. The United Kingdom committed £2.5 billion (€2.9 billion) in military aid to Ukraine for the years 2024 and 2025, demonstrating their commitment to Ukrainian security. Sunak held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss further cooperation.

Meanwhile, Poland's Donald Tusk is expected to visit Kyiv this week, possibly on Monday, to show solidarity with Ukraine in its time of need.

The air strikes by Russia have intensified in recent weeks, with Ukrainian air defenses reporting a total of 40 attacks on Saturday alone. Concerns have arisen that United States' assistance may have stalled due to political gridlock and this year's presidential election.

Earlier this month, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz issued a strong call to other European Union (EU) countries, urging them to provide more weapons to Ukraine. Germany, which was the second-highest donor of military aid to Ukraine last year after the U.S., recently pledged to double its military assistance to Kyiv to €8 billion. The Kiel Institute, which keeps a tally of publicized military aid to Ukraine, revealed that Germany contributed €17.1 billion in assistance, followed by the UK with €6.6 billion. Nordic and eastern EU countries also provided significant aid. Comparatively, France contributed €0.54 billion, Italy €0.69 billion, and Spain €0.34 billion.

Europe's visits from top leaders signify a united front to support Ukraine and bolster its defense capabilities in the face of Russian aggression. As the situation continues to escalate, international cooperation remains crucial in ensuring the security and sovereignty of Ukraine.