German chancellor Friedrich Merz said the meeting would aim to bring Ukraine's allies to a common position ahead of upcoming peace talks. (EPA Images pic)BERLIN: Germany is set to host Ukraine's allies for a "Coalition of the Willing" summit on Nov 19, a government spokesman confirmed on Friday.

French president Emmanuel Macron and British prime minister Andy Burnham are expected to attend the Berlin meeting, which comes amid a renewed diplomatic effort to end the war in Ukraine.

More than 20 heads of state and government are expected, said German chancellor Friedrich Merz.

"Our goal is to achieve two things: first, to secure funding for Ukraine's defence for 2027 and, second, to reach a unified position regarding upcoming peace talks."