Overview
- Reuters reports Paris and Kyiv could agree on Monday to supply additional SAMP/T air-defense systems to Ukraine.
- Options under consideration include transfers from existing French stocks or long-term orders for next-generation systems with missiles and counter-drone elements.
- A proposed decade-long strategic aviation agreement that would foresee Rafale fighter deliveries is also being discussed, according to the reporting.
- French politician Florian Philippot rejected the idea of Rafale transfers, and Russian officials warned that weapon shipments would be legitimate targets and undermine negotiations.
- Separately, France said it will host a meeting in Paris to expand cooperation with Ukraine on drone production.