British News Agency

Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that he had a productive conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Zelensky thanked France for its readiness to urgently help strengthen Ukraine's air defense, its comprehensive defense support, and the accelerated process of transferring Mirage aircraft. He said, "I deeply appreciate France's understanding of the challenges we face. We had a detailed discussion on how to enhance air defense and protect the lives of our people."

Zelensky emphasized the importance of inviting Ukraine to NATO and expanding long-range capabilities, which are vital not only to counter Russian aggression but also as a critical measure to bring peace closer.