France Boosts Support for Ukraine with Military Aid and Diplomatic Backing
France's foreign minister pledges support for Ukraine's 'victory plan' and announces new military aid funded by frozen Russian assets.
- France has allocated 300 million euros from frozen Russian assets to supply Ukraine with military equipment, including 12 Caesar cannons.
- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot visited Kyiv to reinforce France's commitment to Ukraine's resistance against Russia.
- Barrot expressed support for President Zelensky's 'victory plan,' which seeks to strengthen Ukraine's position in negotiations with Russia.
- The plan includes a call for Ukraine's immediate invitation to join NATO, although Western allies remain hesitant to endorse this before the war ends.
- North Korea's reported deployment of soldiers to support Russia in Ukraine raises concerns of further escalation in the conflict.
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