The strategic agreement between Ukraine and France regarding Rafale F4 aircraft, radars, SAMP/T air defense systems, missiles, and guided bombs will remain in effect for 10 years starting next year. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced this during a joint press conference with President of France Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris.

Ukraine is not alone now, not on its own in its defense, and that is precisely why we can count on bringing this war to an end – because we have friends, and France is our friend.

At the air base in the French city of Vélizy-Villacoublay, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of France Emmanuel Macron signed a Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in the Acquisition of Defense Equipment for Ukraine.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated radio, television, and communications workers on their professional holiday and honored them with state awards.

The discussion of the paths toward achieving a real peace for Ukraine was one of the key topics of the meeting. The parties discussed the necessary pressure that China and the United States could exert on Russia to bring the war to an end.

Our agreements with Greece today are an important part of the large energy package we have prepared for this winter to ensure gas supplies to Ukraine.

In Athens, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis. In their presence, a Letter of Intent was signed on the supply of natural gas to Ukraine during the winter period.