At the Embassy of Ukraine in France, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of the Kernic Solidarités association and the National Committee for fishery and aquaculture. They provide Ukrainian cities with anti-drone nets.

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska participated online in the International Summit “GROWING EUROPE 2025: Shaping Europe’s Demographic Future by Investing in Families and Every New Life,” held in Vilnius on November 17–18.

In Paris, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of France Emmanuel Macron took part in the Ukrainian-French forum on joint drone production.

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.