In a significant diplomatic engagement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron signed several declarations and deals aimed at bolstering Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict. The agreements, valued at €650 million, are primarily focused on rehabilitating Ukraine’s critical and energy infrastructure, which has suffered due to Russian military actions. Additionally, France has committed to sending Mirage 2000 fighter jets to Ukraine, with the specifics on the number being withheld for strategic reasons. Both leaders emphasized the importance of training Ukrainian forces, with Macron clarifying France’s stance on the deployment of military instructors to Ukraine, amidst concerns of escalating tensions with Russia.
- A warm welcome was extended to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the First Lady by French President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron.
- France and Ukraine signed declarations and deals worth €650 million, focusing on the rehabilitation of critical infrastructure, especially energy infrastructure damaged by Russian strikes.
- France committed to providing Mirage 2000 fighter jets to Ukraine, with the exact number not disclosed for strategic reasons.
- Training for Ukrainian pilots on the Mirage 2000 jets is set to begin promptly, estimated to take around five to six months.
- France plans to train a brigade of 4,500 Ukrainian troops.
- Macron addressed the controversy over sending military instructors to Ukraine, emphasizing that France is not at war with Russia and supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty.
- Zelensky highlighted the efficiency of training Ukrainian troops on their soil.
- Macron reassured Ukraine of France’s support from the beginning to the end of the conflict, expressing confidence in Ukraine’s eventual peace.
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