France announces €2 billion military aid package for Ukraine

France will provide a new military aid package worth €2 billion to Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

“Today, I want to announce a new support package for Ukraine worth €2 billion. This assistance must align with the priority needs of Ukraine’s armed forces,” Macron stated.

The military aid package includes:

– Anti-tank missiles

– Air defense systems, including MICA missiles

– Aviation missiles for equipping Mirage fighter jets

– Mistral surface-to-air defense missiles

– AMX-10RC armored vehicles

– Ammunition, including remotely operated munitions

Additionally, the funding will support the production of military equipment in Ukraine in cooperation with French defense companies.

Zelenskyy is currently in France, where he is set to attend the Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris on March 27. Summit participants will discuss further concrete steps to support Ukraine, with the Ukrainian president also taking part.