Zelensky made a statement after a conversation with the French president.

Outcome of Zelensky and Macron's conversation

The key topics of the conversation between the two leaders were the situation at the front and the urgent defense needs of Ukraine.

'We discussed in detail the strengthening of Ukraine's air defense, specifically the supply of missiles for the SAMP/T systems and funding for interceptor drones. We will prepare joint solutions with France and partners at the level of defense and foreign ministers regarding new steps to protect the lives of our people from Russian strikes,' - Zelensky reported.

In addition, the presidents reached an agreement regarding the training of Ukrainian pilots. As Zelensky noted, France is ready to take in additional pilots for training on additional aircraft.

'We discussed our work in the coalition format and the implementation of the agreements from the recent meeting. I also thanked France for its significant contribution to the adoption and promotion of the 18th EU sanctions package. We are working together with our American partners to ensure that Russia feels real global pressure. Every day of prolonging the war should result in truly painful consequences for Russia,' - Zelensky summarized.

Earlier, Volodymyr Zelensky assigned key tasks to Rustem Umerov in his new position.The president of Ukraine also reacted to the new EU sanctions package against the Russian Federation.As a result of the conversation between the Ukrainian president and the French leader, the strengthening of Ukraine's air defense and the training of Ukrainian pilots were agreed upon, as well as cooperation in the context of sanctions against Russia.