7 February 20:20
    
                                    International
                            
            
        foto:FRED SCHEIBER / Sipa Press / Profimedia
    
                    The French minister's visit to Ukraine came at a tense moment, with the US proposal to acquire Ukraine's natural resources. Saint-Martin emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine in economic projects, giving details of a €200 million grant from France for various sectors. The minister also emphasized the complementarity, not competition, between France and the US in exploiting natural resources.