purchase of 100 Rafales from France, a “historic” arms deal.

It is time “for the future regeneration of the Ukrainian army”, so that it is “capable of preventing new attacks” once peace or a ceasefire is reached, stressed Emmanuel Macron.

This is a strong signal sent to Vladimir Putin. Volodymyr Zelensky signs a contract with Emmanuel Macron in Paris, Monday 17 November a “statement of intent” which he describes as“historical” with a view to the future purchase of one hundred French Rafale fighters, which Ukraine wants to acquire for the first time, and air defense systems.

this Agreement “takes place in another time space” compared to the arms sales that Kyiv’s Western allies have so far decided to help Ukrainian forces repel the Russian invasion launched in February 2022, the French president explained to the press at the Elysée.

It is time “future regeneration of the Ukrainian army”Oh, I see “able to deter further attacks” after peace or ceasefire is reached, he added. “This is a historic agreement and we really appreciate France’s support”said Voldodymyr Zelensky beside him.

According to Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelensky, the agreement is projected to last for around ten years and concerns possible future contracts for the acquisition of several companies. “100 Explosions”with associated weapons, as well as eight new generation SAMP-T air defense systems, which are currently under development. Also affected are four radar systems, “new acquisition of propelled bomb (AASM Hammer)”and observation, attack or interception drones, determined by the French presidency.