France to scale up military aid for Ukrainian armed forces

Macron will stay in close contact with Zelenskiy and European and G7 members to extend support.

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to augment military assistance to strengthen Ukrainian armed forces as Russian attacks intensify.

The announcement comes close after attacks by Russia across Ukrainian cities that reportedly claimed several lives and destroyed key infrastructure.

During an ‘urgent call’ with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Macron reiterated France’s support to the war-hit nation.

In this regard, Macron will stay in close contact with Zelenskiy, and European and G7 members.