Macron announces new EUR 2B military aid package for Ukraine

He said this at a joint press conference with President Vodymyr Zelensky in Paris, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“Today I want to announce a new package of military support for Ukraine worth 2 billion euros,” Macron said.

He added that this assistance should “directly respond to the priority needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.”

According to Macron, the package included MILAN anti-tank missiles, air defense systems, MICA missiles for Mirage fighters, Mistral anti-aircraft missile systems, VAB AMX-10 RX armored vehicles, and ammunition, including remotely contrled ammunition.

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“And this is also the production of equipment in Ukraine through partnerships with our defense companies,” the French President added.

As Ukrinform reported, tomorrow, March 27, the summit of the “Coalition of the Willing” will be held in Paris, during which the format and composition of the future contingent in Ukraine and security guarantees will be discussed.