Emmanuel Macron promised Volodymyr Zelensky to “strengthen the support he has secured for Ukraine in terms of defense weapons and humanitarian aid” during a telephone conversation he had today. This was reported by Bfmtv, specifying that the Ukrainian president thanked his French counterpart for the 615 tons of material already sent to the country.
Macron again expressed to Zelensky his “deep concern” for the continuation of the Russian bombing in Ukraine, the broadcaster Bfmtv reported, citing the Elysée. The French head of state said he was particularly concerned about Thursday’s attack in Kiev, during the visit to the Ukrainian capital by the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, and about the situation in which Mariupol finds himself despite repeated requests. moved to Vladimir Putin to respect international humanitarian law.
Macron pledged today to extend the mission to Ukraine of French experts engaged in gathering evidence to counter impunity and facilitate the work of international justice that must investigate crimes committed in the context of Russian aggression.
The French president also reiterated his willingness to work actively to “restore the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine” reports Bfmtv, citing the Elysée. Macron also recalled France’s readiness to contribute to an agreement that provides security guarantees for Ukraine.
In a tweet, Ukrainian President Zelensky wrote: “Grateful for France’s humanitarian aid, the willingness to treat Ukrainian soldiers, the decision to continue the work of the French mission to assist in the investigation of Russia’s crimes.” During the meeting, the two heads of state spoke of “cooperation in defense matters” and “Ukraine’s path towards EU membership”.
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