PARIS (Reuters) – France and Ukraine will sign a bilateral agreement on security commitments this Friday, the French President's office said on Thursday.
president Emmanuel Macron He was scheduled to finalize a security agreement in Ukraine this month, but the visit was postponed for security reasons.
“With Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine soon entering its third year, this visit is an opportunity for the President of the Republic to reaffirm France's commitment to continue providing unwavering support in the long term with all partner countries. “For Ukraine and its people,” the French presidency said.
The appointment of President of Ukraine also confirmed that Zelenskiy would visit France and Germany.
Diplomatic officials said Zelenskiy would sign bilateral security deals with France and Germany this week after starting talks in July, as Kiev seeks NATO membership and battles two years of Russian aggression. .
Macron's office said details of the agreement would be announced at a press conference.
The agreement will outline a framework for long-term humanitarian and financial assistance, reconstruction assistance and military assistance. France is expected to announce 200 million euros in funding for civilian projects carried out by French companies, two diplomats with knowledge of the talks said.
However, diplomatic sources said the Paris government would not be able to provide concrete financial commitments for the weapons deliveries because it would need to go back to parliament for approval.
Mr Macron is likely to make a public announcement instead. He has already said Paris will send regular supplies of air-to-ground missiles and an additional 40 long-range cruise missiles.
(Reporting by Michelle Rose; Writing by John Irish; Editing by Ingrid Melander)
