According to the president, he is grateful to all states for “a very serious strengthening of our air shield.”
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky in Kyiv met with the new Minister of Foreign Affairs of France Stéphane Sejournet. This was reported on the website of the head of state.
It is noted that during the meeting Zelensky and the head of the French Foreign Ministry discussed the defense needs of Ukraine.
“Including joint production of drones, artillery, and further strengthening of air defense. I informed about the work on the peace formula. I am grateful to France for its active participation in this global work,” the president said.
He also called it very symbolic that the first visit of the new French Foreign Minister took place “precisely to Ukraine and precisely at a time when Russia is trying different ways to increase the number of strikes against Ukraine and the ability to bypass our air defense.”
“We are already preparing for the forum in Davos. To present our position, our capabilities – the common capabilities of everyone in the world who strives to leave their children a world where stability reigns and freedom matters. Our values, and not the madness of this or that dictator,” – Zelensky noted.
French assistance to Ukraine – latest news
France will begin training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighters. The first pilots should arrive in this country at the beginning of 2024. After studying in France, they will study in courses organized by other partner countries.
also reported that France and Great Britain made a statement on assistance to Ukraine. Thus, the French Foreign Ministry noted that “side by side from the very beginning, our two countries have been working together to ensure that Russian aggression becomes a failure.”
