The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, announced that he met with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, to coordinate the positions of the two countries ahead of the 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting, a group of states supporting Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
Zelensky emphasized that this is a crucial moment to end the war and stop Russia, insisting on the need to intensify pressure on the Russian Federation and to expand support for Ukraine, including finalizing security guarantees.
The two leaders discussed the effects of recent Russian attacks, strengthening air defense, and energy resilience, considering these aspects essential priorities.
Zelensky thanked France for the assistance provided in protecting the lives of Ukrainian citizens.