Zelenskyy meets Macron, awards him Order of Freedom
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris on 13 July.
Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda
Details: Zelenskyy said the two leaders coordinated their positions and discussed priorities ahead of the meetings of the anti-ballistic coalition and the Coalition of the Willing, as well as bilateral cooperation.
Quote: "Relations between our countries have reached a truly strategic level, due in large part to President Macron's personal efforts. Today, I thanked Emmanuel for his assistance and support throughout these years and awarded the Order of Freedom to the president, a true friend of Ukraine."
Details: Zelenskyy said they also held detailed discussions on the situation on the front line and Ukraine's needs to protect its people from Russian attacks.
Quote: "It is important to strengthen Ukraine, reinforce our air defences, and accelerate the development of Europe's anti-ballistic capabilities. France has precisely the capabilities and advanced technologies needed to help. We will work on this together with our allies. Thank you, France. Thank you, Emmanuel!"
Background:
- The founding members of the anti-ballistic coalition, whose inaugural meeting is taking place in Paris on 13 July, are Ukraine, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark.
- Participants in the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris on 13 July are expected to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defence and developing anti-ballistic systems.
- Previously, Zelenskyy announced a coalition meeting dedicated to the production of anti-ballistic systems in Europe.
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