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War in Ukraine: France promises 3 billion euros to Ukrainian forces
Emmanuel Macron received the Ukrainian president at the Élysée on Friday February 17. France has promised substantial financial and military aid to Volodymyr Zelensky, whose country is in difficulty facing Russian troops. – (France 2)
Emmanuel Macron received the Ukrainian president at the Élysée on Friday February 17. France has promised substantial financial and military aid to Volodymyr Zelensky, whose country is in difficulty facing Russian troops.
In the Court of the Élysée (Paris), the embrace between the two heads of state symbolizes France’s unwavering support for Ukraine. After an interview on the evening of Friday February 17, Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron signed a bilateral security agreement for a period of 10 years. The objective is to support Ukraine’s integration into the European Union and NATO and to strengthen military aid. “Supply of military equipment, cooperation between defense industry, with the development of co-productions, training, intelligence, civil aid, etc.“, listed President Emmanuel Macron.
Ukraine in difficulty
In total, up to 3 billion euros will be dedicated to Ukrainian armaments. Help welcomed by Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, who also called on leaders to unite against Vladimir Putin. “Putin has become a bloodthirsty dictator and unfortunately his journey is not over yet“, he lamented. This crucial agreement is for Ukraine, in great difficulty facing the Russian army.
