I just spoke with President Zelenskyy to reaffirm France’s solidarity and full support for defending itself against Russia’s war of aggression.
While Russia is at a standstill on the front lines, it stubbornly refuses all calls for a ceasefire and makes the irresponsible choice to intensify its strikes against infrastructure and civilian targets, in violation of the most fundamental principles of international humanitarian law.
France and Europe will continue to take their responsibilities to support Ukraine and seek all avenues to spare civilians, achieve a reduction in hostilities, and advance the idea of a just and lasting peace, in respect for Ukraine’s rights and to strengthen security on our continent.
With President Zelensky, we took stock of the concrete support we can provide to help Ukraine intercept drones and thwart Russia’s aggression.
We will not yield to either Russia’s intimidations or its escalation, which must not be mistaken: time is playing against it.
: Emmanuel Macron
President of France