Zelensky says he discussed “Ukraine’s defense needs” with Macron. The two men also spoke about the bilateral defense agreement that France and Ukraine are soon considering concluding.
France's support for Ukraine has in recent weeks caused an escalation of tensions with Russia. Russian Ambassador to France Alexei Mechkov was summoned to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday after the death of two French humanitarian workers in Russian strikes in Ukraine the previous week. Paris also says it is the target of a “resurgence of disinformation targeting France” and maintained by Moscow.