Macron says France will continue to meet its commitments to Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels on Tuesday.

Operative Information Center-OMM reported, citing foreign media.

Macron reaffirmed at the meeting that Paris was determined to continue supporting Kyiv.

“This evening, I once again reaffirmed to Zelensky our determination to support Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. As Russia chooses to escalate tensions, it is crucial to provide Ukraine with all the necessary means to protect itself, its civilian population and its infrastructure,” the French leader said.

Macron also stressed that France would continue to support Ukraine’s efforts to achieve a lasting and long-term peace:

“France will continue to meet its commitments,” he added.

Zelensky is in Brussels to attend a meeting of the European Council and hold talks with other leaders. The European Council brings together the EU’s heads of state or government to set the bloc’s political direction and priorities.

On the sidelines of the EU summit, the Ukrainian president also met Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Belgian King Philippe and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever.