Zelenskyy, Macron Push Faster French Missile Deliveries and Patriot Support as 2-Hour Call Opens Diplomatic Options
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Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Aug 23
Zelenskyy, Macron Push Faster French Missile Deliveries and Patriot Support as 2-Hour Call Opens Diplomatic Options
3 articles · Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Aug 23
Summary
Nearly two hours of talks on Aug. 22 centered on speeding French equipment and missile deliveries, with Zelenskyy saying air defence was the top priority.
Macron also agreed to help engage partners that hold Patriot-capable missiles, while the two leaders reviewed French air-defence options after recent deadly Russian strikes.
Zelenskyy said France confirmed readiness to grant missile-production licenses and identified bilateral defence agreements that should be accelerated.
The call also covered funding for Ukraine's defence this year and next, plus contacts with partners and the US president's team to create additional diplomatic openings.
Those discussions come ahead of an Aug. 24 "Coalition of the Willing" meeting that Macron will co-chair in hybrid format, with some participants gathering in Kyiv.