Overview
- The visit’s program includes a defense industry briefing at Villacoublay on Rafale, drone systems and next‑generation SAMP/T, the signing of letters of intent, a stop at the Ukraine multinational headquarters, a joint press conference and a Franco‑Ukrainian drones forum.
- France says the headquarters of the ‘force multinationale Ukraine’ created by a coalition of 35 volunteer countries is already operational and able to deploy once a ceasefire exists.
- Zelensky says a major agreement with France is being prepared to strengthen combat aviation and air defense, following his renewed appeals for additional air‑defense systems.
- Ukraine and Greece signed a deal to bring US LNG via Greece from December 2025 to March 2026 to cover winter energy needs after strikes on gas infrastructure.
- Ukrainian authorities report deadly Russian attacks on Kyiv, and Russia’s Defense Ministry claims gains in the Zaporizhzhia region, underscoring Kyiv’s urgent push for enhanced protection.