President Macron and leader Zelensky condemn the Russian airstrikes on Ukraine, highlighting the escalation of the conflict and the lack of intention for peace from Moscow.

Emmanuel Macron condemned the massive airstrikes by Russia, which targeted residential areas and government buildings in Ukraine, describing them as an escalation of violence. Ukrainian President Zelensky discussed with Macron the coordination of diplomatic efforts and strengthening Ukraine's defense. In the context of ongoing peace efforts yielding no results, a coalition of 26 European countries is preparing to offer security guarantees to Ukraine. The Romanian Minister of Defense condemned the attacks as acts of terror without any intention of peace from the Kremlin.