Stefanchuk, Macron Discuss Support For Ukrainian Army
Date
1/31/2023 3:19:06 PM
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk and French President Emmanuel macron have discussed the needs of the Ukrainian army. The Ukrainian parliament speaker said this in a post on facebook , Ukrinform reports.
'A meaningful, sincere and frank conversation. I am glad to meet with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron,' Stefanchuk said.
He thanked Macron for his decision to strengthen Ukraine with advanced air defense systems and supply the country with tanks and armored personnel carriers. Stefanchuk said this had given impetus for other states to take similar steps.
'We talked a lot about weapons. Weapons for Ukraine! It is important for us to get modern types of weapons that will enable Ukraine to win this war. I outlined the needs of our Armed Forces. And, as Emmanuel Macron assured me, if France pledges assistance, it provides it, and it does not take long between the announcement and the provision of weapons,' Stefanchuk said.
He also said the two sides had discussed the peace formula proposed by President Volodymyr Zelensky. He expressed his gratitude to France for supporting the relevant items of the peace formula.
'We raised the issue of justice. Because without a court verdict, without the payment of reparations by Russia, there will be no full-fledged victory in this war. And in this matter, France stands in solidarity with Ukraine,' he added.
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Photo credit: Ruslan Stefanchuk / Facebook
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