France will provide military assistance to Ukraine and strengthen its air defense

This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Welcoming his colleague, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Major General Anatoliy Bargylevych, noted that the arrival of Mr. Thierry Bourcart at this difficult time for our country is evidence of systemic support and solidarity in the war against the Russian Federation.

During the visit, the foreign delegation was briefed on the operational situation in the combat areas, and the facts of the enemy's violation of the rules of war and crimes against humanity were presented. The parties also discussed the operation of the weapons and equipment provided by the French side, the prospects for military assistance, in particular in the protection of Ukrainian skies, and further improvement of Ukraine's defense capabilities.

At the end of the meeting, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Major General Anatoliy Bargylevych, thanked his French counterpart for the significant military and technical assistance, as well as training of the Ukrainian Armed Forces both in France and within the framework of the European Union Military Assistance Mission to Ukraine.

Author - Dmitriy Levchenko, 22/05/2024