British News Agency

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he met with French President Emmanuel Macron during the European Council meeting.

Zelensky thanked Macron for his clear and principled support for Ukraine, emphasizing: "I stressed the need for new, more significant steps to protect all of Europe, our people, our institutions, and our European way of life."

Zelensky highlighted the urgency of ending the war, stating: "We discussed the meeting scheduled for March 11 at the level of military representatives from countries willing to make greater efforts to ensure security in the context of ending this war. We coordinated our positions and next steps. We share a clear common vision that real and lasting peace is possible through cooperation between Ukraine, all of Europe, and the United States."