Zelensky discusses Ukraine's EU accession and military aid during phone call with Macron
Photo: the Office of the President
While in Argentina, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, spoke with the French leader Emmanuel Macron.
This is reported in the statement of the head of state.
As the Ukrainian leader said, he informed the French president about the developments at the front and thanked him for the military assistance provided by his country. In addition, during the conversation, the presidents discussed priority needs and the next French defense package.
Zelensky believes it should significantly strengthen Ukraine's firepower.
"I thanked him for the preparation for the reception of Ukrainian pilots for the second stage of the training program on F-16 aircraft," Zelensky emphasized.
The head of state said the "grain corridor" issue was also raised during the conversation. Zelensky told his French colleague about its operation, which has already transported 7.5 million tons of cargo despite Russia's efforts.
"I also emphasized the importance of opening negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU at the European Council summit. Ukraine has fulfilled all the necessary recommendations of the European Commission. The European Council's decision will significantly impact the motivation of Ukrainian society and the army," the Ukrainian leader summarized.
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At the end of November, presidential elections were held in Argentina, in which the star of TikTok and supporter of the USA, Javier Miley, won.
The newly elected president offered the Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to hold a summit with Latin American countries in his country to achieve peace in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian head was also invited to the inauguration of the President of Argentina, which takes place on December 10.
It should be noted that Zelensky met with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Cape Verde on the way to Argentina. This is the leaders' first meeting in the history of bilateral relations between the countries.
Argentine mass media wrote that Zelensky would be one of the most influential guests invited to the inauguration.
