China News Service, Paris, February 26 (Reporter Li Yang) On February 26, local time, France held an international conference on assistance to Ukraine to discuss how to provide further military and economic support to Ukraine.
More than 20 leaders of EU member states attended the meeting that day in Paris, including Finnish President Niinisto, Polish President Duda, German Chancellor Scholz, Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez, Slovak Prime Minister Fizo, etc.
Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the meeting via video link.
Macron presided over the meeting and held a press conference after the meeting to inform him of the meeting.
French officials stated that this meeting was intended to send a clear message to Russia that Russia will not win in Ukraine; this is "extremely important" for European security.
Macron pointed out that the leaders participating in the meeting demonstrated their common determination to support Ukraine in achieving peace and territorial integrity.
Macron once again emphasized his long-term support for Ukraine at the press conference and talked about the issue of providing missiles and other weapons and equipment to Ukraine.
Slovak Prime Minister Fizo, who attended the meeting, revealed that some Western countries were considering sending troops to Ukraine. A reporter asked Macron for confirmation on the relevant remarks. Macron responded that the meeting did not reach an official consensus on this issue, but the possibility of Western countries sending troops to Ukraine cannot be dismissed. exclude.
Zelensky visited France this month.
Macron met with him and jointly signed a Franco-Ukrainian bilateral security agreement.
Ukraine has also signed similar agreements with Germany, the United Kingdom and other countries.
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