I spoke with President Zelenskyy in the aftermath of the Russian double strike in broad daylight against a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, which caused a very large number of civilian casualties. I expressed our horror and our emotion to him.
With these strikes and those this week against Kyiv, Russia is continuing and intensifying the crime of its aggression. By systematically targeting civilians, and by choosing intimidation and escalation, Russia is likely seeking to project strength but is above all revealing an admission of weakness.
In this context, it is crucial to provide Ukraine with all the necessary means to defend its skies and thwart this aggression. I announced to President Zelensky the strengthening of our support, with the delivery of interceptors and the continuation of our cooperation in the wake of the launch meeting of the Anti-Missile Coalition held in Paris on July 13 last and the letter of intent signed on November 17, 2025. It is essential that all countries with capabilities at their disposal also join this effort.
We must also continue to increase the pressure on Russia as long as it chooses to refuse a cessation of hostilities and peace.
We also took stock, with a view to the meeting of the Volunteers’ Coalition to be held this Monday, of our mobilization to bring about this peace to which the Ukrainian people legitimately aspire, in respect of its rights and with all security guarantees for Ukraine and for our continent.
Russia seeks to break Ukraine through terror: it will not succeed. United alongside Ukraine, we will ensure that law and justice prevail over force.
: Emmanuel Macron
President of France