Overview

• French and Ukrainian officials formalized a €200 million fund to support critical infrastructure and the economy from 2026.
• Ukraine and France launched preparations for an intergovernmental agreement on strategic projects covering defense, energy, digitalization and critical minerals.
• Jean-Noël Barrot toured Kharkiv’s frontline under fire, inspected French-supplied armored vehicles and met with Ukrainian troops to assess battlefield needs.
• Barrot and Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed mobilizing international aid for civilians, strengthening air defenses and preparing for winter.
• The visit reinforced France’s commitment in line with the EU’s latest sanctions package and lowered price cap on Russian oil.