France Pledges €2 Billion Military Aid to Ukraine Ahead of Key Paris Summit

Macron and Zelensky discuss European security guarantees, military support, and potential peacekeeping roles as ceasefire violations persist.

Emmanuel Macron announced €2 billion in additional military aid to Ukraine, including missiles, drones, armored vehicles, and munitions.
The Paris summit, set for March 27, aims to finalize European military support and discuss the deployment of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine post-conflict.
Ukraine is urging European nations to commit combat-ready troops for border security, rather than limiting their role to peacekeeping missions.
The U.S.-brokered ceasefire, which includes a 30-day moratorium on energy infrastructure strikes, remains tenuous as both Russia and Ukraine report violations.
European leaders reaffirmed that sanctions on Russia will remain until it fully withdraws from Ukrainian territory and complies with international law.