Zelenskyy, Macron Discuss Ukraine's Air Defences and Winter Support
Macron pledged energy aid and air defenses as Ukraine seeks more SAMP/T systems and missiles before winter.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky met French President Emmanuel Macron in New York on Monday, Sept. 21, to coordinate winter support and strengthen air defenses for Ukraine.
- Before meeting Zelensky, Macron held talks with President Donald Trump at Trump Tower, where he described discussions as "very constructive" and explored a mutual moratorium on energy infrastructure strikes.
- Macron pledged steadfast French support, announcing contracts for radar delivery and interceptors. France and Italy authorized licensed production of Aster 30 missiles for the SAMP/T air defense system within Ukraine.
- Security and a "winter support package" for Ukraine were primary topics, Zelensky posted on X. He emphasized any arrangement must be reliable, long-term, and reciprocal to protect civilian infrastructure.
- Tuesday's agenda includes Zelensky meeting Trump to discuss war de-escalation. The Ukrainian leader is also scheduled to address the UN General Assembly and participate in a Security Council meeting on Wednesday.
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France to provide Kyiv with interceptors to reinforce its air defenses, says Ukrainian president after meeting with French counterpart in New York
Macron announced the strengthening of Ukraine's air defenses in anticipation of winter and Russian strikes
France will strengthen Ukraine's air defenses ahead of winter, French President Emmanuel Macron announced.Arriving in New York for the General Assembly, Macron met with Zelenskyy to discuss Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector....
France will strengthen Ukraine's air defence in the run-up to winter, a statement made by the French leader Emmanuel McRon, who arrived at Genassamble in New York, Macron held a meeting with Zelensky, discussing Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy.
The French president assured the Ukrainian president that the G7 Energy will mobilize to provide more support
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