France has promised to send dozens of additional light tanks and armored vehicles to Ukraine and provide the country's soldiers with the necessary training for their effective use.
The announcement came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy flew to France late Sunday to join French President Emmanuel Macron for a working dinner at the Elysee Palace in Paris. In the coming weeks, France will train several battalions and equip them with dozens of armored and light tanks, including the AMX-10RC," the leaders said in a joint statement on Monday after about three hours of talks.
Paris is also focusing its efforts on "supporting Ukraine's air defense capability to protect its population against Russian attacks." Ukraine and France agree on the need to increase collective pressure on Russia through new sanctions to weaken Russia's ability to continue an illegal war of aggression.
The Paris visit was part of Zelensky's weekend trip with several key European allies to seek military and financial support ahead of an expected major Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russian forces. After securing a new $3 billion military package from Germany, Zelenskyy said in Berlin on Sunday that Kiev and its allies could make Russia's defeat "irreversible" as early as this year. Macron confirmed in Paris that France will continue to provide Ukraine with political, economic, humanitarian and military support as long as it is needed, the statement said.
A source in the French presidency told reporters that new, more modern defense systems will be provided to Ukraine. Macron confirmed in Paris that France will continue to provide Ukraine with political, economic, humanitarian and military support as long as it is needed, the statement said.
A source in the French presidency told reporters that new, more modern defense systems will be provided to Ukraine. The AMX-10 is unloaded from the transport ship. There are soldiers around. Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov called the AMX-10 a "sniper gun ... on fast wheels"
France has promised to send dozens more light tanks and armored vehicles to Ukraine and provide the country's soldiers with the necessary training for their effective use.
The announcement came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy flew to France late Sunday to join French President Emmanuel Macron for a working dinner at the Elysee Palace in Paris. Paris is also focusing its efforts on "supporting Ukraine's air defense capability to protect its population against Russian attacks."
The statement also warned against strengthening sanctions.
"Ukraine and France agree on the need to increase collective pressure on Russia with new sanctions to weaken Russia's ability to continue an illegal war of aggression."
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France. Macron is dressed in a blue suit and tie, while Zelenksy wears a black sweatshirt and khaki pants. They look solid. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Paris after a trip to Germany where he received a new $3 billion military package [Ludovic Marin/AFP]
The Paris visit was part of Zelenskiy's weekend trip with several European allies to seek military and financial support ahead of an expected major Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russian forces.
After securing a new $3 billion military package from Germany, Zelenskyy said in Berlin on Sunday that Kiev and its allies could make Russia's defeat "irreversible" as early as this year.
Macron confirmed in Paris that France will continue to provide Ukraine with political, economic, humanitarian and military support as long as it is needed, the statement said.
A source in the French presidency told reporters that new, more modern defense systems will be provided to Ukraine.
"The ties with Europe are getting stronger and the pressure on Russia is increasing."
French AMX-10RC vehicles have high speed and maneuverability, which allows them to quickly move and change positions on the battlefield. Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov called them "sniper guns...on fast wheels."
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France has promised to send dozens of additional light tanks and armored vehicles to Ukraine and provide the country's soldiers with the necessary training for their effective use. 
A source in the French presidency told reporters that new, more modern defense systems will be provided to Ukraine. Macron confirmed in Paris that France will continue to provide Ukraine with political, economic, humanitarian and military support as long as it is needed, the statement said. 
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