France ready to train more pilots for Mirage fighter jets — Zelenskyy
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Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:36:00 +0300

Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote about this on Telegram.The parties discussed the situation at the frontline and the priority defense needs of Ukraine.“I am grateful to Emmanuel for a truly strategic view and willingness to help with exactly what our soldiers need,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.The leaders also discussed in detail the strengthening of Ukraine's air defense, including the supply of missiles for SAMP/T systems and funding for interceptor drones."We will prepare joint decisions with France and our partners at the level of defense ministers and foreign ministers on new steps to protect the lives of our people from Russian strikes. I would like to emphasize our agreement on training pilots for Mirages: France is ready to accept additional pilots for training on additional aircraft," the President of Ukraine emphasized.In addition, Zelenskyy discussed with Macron the work in the format of the Coalition of the Willing and the implementation of the agreements of their recent meeting."I also thanked France for its tangible contribution to the content and promotion of the 18th EU sanctions package. We are working together with our American partners to ensure that Russia feels truly global pressure. Every day the war drags on should be reflected in truly painful consequences for Russia. We also coordinated our further political steps with Emmanuel," Volodymyr Zelenskyy summarized.On July 8, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the UK for a state visit. During a speech in the British Parliament, he promised not to leave Ukraine, saying that aggressive nuclear powers threaten the world.
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