In the coming weeks, the country is expected to prepare and equip several Ukrainian battalions with dozens of armored vehicles and light tanks, including the AMX-10RC. These provisions were recorded in the joint declaration from the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and French President Emmanuel Macron during their meeting in Paris on May 14.
The focus of attention was on providing military assistance to Ukraine, in particular, the priority needs necessary to strengthen Ukraine’s defensive capabilities and protect their skies. They also talked about enhancing the potential of Ukraine’s defense forces for an effective counteroffensive and the liberation of the occupied territories.
Zelenskyy added that he hopes France will support the allies’ joint decision in principle to form a fighter jet coalition.