French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed Wednesday that he will send light tanks to Ukrainian troops to strengthen military power against Russia.
«France will provide light combat tanks and will continue its support in terms of defense,» Macron has indicated, after announcing that this information had been confirmed shortly before to his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodimir Zelenski, in a phone call.
This measure, taken following Kiev’s requests, involves «the delivery, for the first time, of French-made light battle tanks», the Elysée notes in a statement.
The French president also stressed that his «support for Ukraine will not weaken, «until victory, until peace returns to Europe», as he made known through his profile on the social network Twitter.
The French head of state reaffirmed his country’s «unwavering support» for Kiev to regain «its full sovereignty and territorial integrity», while reiterating his «strong condemnation of Russian shelling of Ukrainian civilian infrastructure».
After that, Zelenski thanked his counterpart for his offer, while maintaining that both leaders have agreed to increase their bilateral cooperation.
«We also agreed to work on the implementation of the peace formula – thank you, friend! Your leadership brings our victory closer,» the Ukrainian president has concluded.
Source: (EUROPA PRESS)
