Macron Says Ukraine Must Have ‘All Means’ to Defend Itself, Pledges New Aviation Aid
French President Emmanuel Macron pledged continued military and diplomatic support for Ukraine following talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels on Thursday, Oct. 15. Zelensky announced new French aviation assistance this month and progress on the FREYJA European anti-ballistic missile defense project.
French President Emmanuel Macron met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels on Thursday, Oct. 15, to discuss Ukraine's military capabilities against Russian attacks. Macron emphasized the importance of Ukraine receiving "all the means necessary to protect itself" and reiterated the determination to support Ukraine in seeking a robust and lasting peace.
The meeting occurred amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure, with Zelensky describing the talks as "very substantive" and highlighting the recent drone strike on Lutsk. Additionally, Macron pledged additional assistance to strengthen Ukraine's combat aviation before the end of October, as well as accelerating work on FREYJA, a European anti-ballistic missile defense initiative.
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