France is allocating a new military aid package for Ukraine, amounting to 2 billion euros, states French President Emmanuel Macron during his press conference with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
"I would like to announce today a new support package for Ukraine worth 2 billion euros. This support should address the immediate needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces," said Macron.
Where the 2 billion euros in support for Ukraine will go:
MILAN anti-tank missiles
Air defense systems: MICA missiles
Aviation missiles (for equipping Mirage aircraft)
Mistral ground defense missiles
AMX-10RC armored vehicles
Ammunition, including remotely controlled ones.
Additionally, the funding will support the production of equipment in Ukraine in collaboration with French defense companies.
Zelenskyy is currently visiting France to prepare for a security summit.
The Coalition of the Willing summit will take place on March 27 in Paris, where participants will discuss more specific steps to support Ukraine. Zelenskyy will also attend the summit.