Macron will send “the first delivery” of French-made light tanks to Ukraine

Jan. 5 () –

French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed on Wednesday that he will send light tanks to Ukrainian troops to strengthen military power against Russia.

“France will provide light combat tanks and will continue its support in terms of defense,” Macron said, after announcing that this information had been confirmed shortly before by his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodimir Zelensky, in a phone call.

This measure, taken after kyiv’s requests, means “the delivery, for the first time, of French-made light battle tanks,” the Elysée highlighted in a statement.

Likewise, the French president has remarked that his “support for Ukraine will not weaken, “until victory, until peace returns to Europe”, as he has made known through his profile on the social network Twitter.

The French head of state has reaffirmed his country’s “unwavering support” for kyiv to recover “its full sovereignty and territorial integrity”, while reiterating his “strong condemnation of Russian bombing against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure”.

After that, Zelenski thanked his counterpart for his offer, while maintaining that both leaders have agreed to increase their bilateral cooperation.

“We also agreed to work on the implementation of the peace formula. Thank you, friend! Your leadership brings our victory closer”, concluded the Ukrainian president.