6:19 a.m .: Macron and Zelensky will travel together Thursday morning to the EU summit in Brussels
French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Brussels on Thursday alongside his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, to attend a European Union summit, the Elysee Palace announced.
The Ukrainian president is expected in Brussels as guest of honor at a summit of the Twenty-Seven where he should plead for his allies to deliver combat planes to him "as soon as possible", as he did on Wednesday in London and in Paris.
Volodymyr Zelensky began a European tour on Wednesday to request additional weapons from his European partners.
He will speak to the European Parliament.
4:31 am: The French president decorates Volodymyr Zelensky with the Legion of Honor
French President Emmanuel Macron presented the Legion of Honor to his Ukrainian counterpart, announced the French presidency, while Volodymyr Zelensky had been invited to the Elysee Palace after a visit to London.
"The President of the Republic has elevated President Zelensky to the dignity of Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, this is the highest distinction that a president can give to his counterpart", indicated the Elysee. .
Emmanuel Macron shared in a tweet a video in which we can see him handing over the Legion of Honor to his Ukrainian counterpart.
Tribute to Ukraine and its people.
Tribute to you, dear Volodymyr, for your courage and commitment.
pic.twitter.com/6sN2iVUWrl
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) February 9, 2023
With AFP and Reuters
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