Zelenskyy awards Macron Ukraine's Order of Freedom

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a productive meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed Ukraine's defense needs, Report informs, citing Zelenskyy's post on X.

Zelenskyy said he and Macron coordinated positions ahead of meetings of the Anti-Ballistic Coalition and the Coalition of the Willing, as well as discussed bilateral cooperation.

According to him, relations between Ukraine and France have reached a truly strategic level, largely thanks to "President Macron's personal efforts."

Zelenskyy said he thanked Macron for his assistance and support over the years and awarded him Ukraine's Order of Freedom, calling him a true friend of Ukraine.

The Ukrainian president said the two leaders discussed in detail the situation on the front and Ukraine's need to protect people from Russian attacks.

He stressed the importance of strengthening Ukraine, reinforcing its air defenses and accelerating the development of Europe's anti-ballistic capabilities.

According to Zelenskyy, France has the capabilities and advanced technologies needed to help, and Ukraine will work on this together with its allies.