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Zelensky, Macron Discuss SAMP/T Air Defenses, Mirage Jet Training in Hour-Long Call
ÎLE-DE-FRANCE, FRANCE, JUL 18 – France will train more Ukrainian Mirage fighter pilots to enhance air defenses while coordinating missile supplies and funding interceptor drones, officials said.
- On July 18, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a detailed hour-long discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron in Kyiv, focusing on Ukraine's defense requirements and collaborative efforts.
- The call followed ongoing efforts to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses amid Russia's attacks and coincided with the EU agreeing on its 18th package of sanctions against Russia.
- During the call, the leaders discussed supplying missiles for the SAMP/T air defense systems, funding interceptor drones, expanding pilot training for Mirage jets, and coordinating coalition efforts.
- Zelensky praised France's strategic vision, said joint decisions would be made by defense and foreign ministers, and Macron called the EU sanctions unprecedented, stating Europe's security depends on Ukraine’s fate.
- The discussions and sanction package signal increased Western support aimed at pressuring Russia for an immediate ceasefire and protecting Ukrainian lives from ongoing attacks.
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Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski said he had discussed telephone wines with French President Emmanuel Macron on rake books and the financing of interceptive drones to counter Russia's attacks on his country, reported Kyiv Independent.
These combat aircraft, some of which have already been delivered, are intended to help Ukraine defend its airspace against Russia.
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