Ukraine Russia Online: France will deliver to Ukraine military assistance of about two billion
France will provide Ukraine At the same time, additional military assistance of about two billion euros, Macron also calls for peace.
At a press conference with Ukrainian counterparts Volodymyr Greeny, the French president called on Moscow to accept the proposed 30-day ceasefire with Kiev « without any conditions ».
If Moscow does not accept the ceasefire agreement, this will, according to the French leader, mark the persistent Russian « desire for war ».
« Ukraine has given consent to a ceasefire without conditions. We expect the same commitment from Russia … Today I see that the will of Moscow is to rewrite and reinterpret what was discussed and agreed, by appointing new conditions.
In addition to additional military aid worth EUR two billion, Paris Kiev will also provide anti-tank missiles, Zem-Vyhuch missiles and unmanned aircraft, Macron explained.
The French President added that it is too early to consider abolishing sanctions against Russia. « We will not disturb sanctions, it is too premature. Ultimately, the abolition of sanctions depends solely on Russia’s decision to comply with international law, » Macron explained.
AP added that, in the case of a new Russian attack on Kiev, according to Macron, the European Armed Forces, which were deployed in Ukraine, were proposed together with a possible peace agreement.
The United States, Russia and Ukraine agreed on Tuesday’s negotiations on Tuesday to ensure a safe voyage, exclude the use of military force and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea. Shortly afterwards, the Kremlin stressed that the condition for the entry of this Agreement is to abolish sanctions against Russian banks involved in the international grocery and fertilizer trade. Greeding refused.
On Thursday, Paris will take place a summit of « coalitions willing » representatives dedicated to further support of Ukraine, which was initiated by the French President. (TASR)
