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The presidents have expressed their readiness to develop framework conditions fo...

Pilots and air defense preparation: Zelensky and Macron confirmed an agreement to counteract the Russian Federation

The presidents have expressed their readiness to develop framework conditions for the preparation of Ukrainian pilots of combat aircraft and to strengthen the air forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron, the head of the French state, confirmed their agreement on the protection of the Ukrainian people and strengthening the possibilities of air defense. This is stated in a joint statement, informs the President's office on June 1.

Politicians emphasized that preliminary agreements that were reached in Paris on May 14, 2023 should be implemented. This will help protect the population of Ukraine from Russian blows. France intends to continue to strengthen the possibilities of Ukraine's air defense. The presidents have confirmed their readiness to develop framework conditions for the preparation of Ukrainian pilots of combat aircraft. On May 25, 2023, this topic was already discussed at the 12th Ramstein.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Chisinau predicted the withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria. He noted that the processes that will relate to the unrecognized territory will force the invaders, according to the current head of the Ukrainian state, to leave the occupied territories of Moldova. Also, the Ukrainian leader appealed to the head of the British Cabinet of Ministers Richa Snak and thanked for Storm Shadow missiles.

According to the President of Ukraine, it is necessary to create an air shield to protect civilians and civil infrastructure over cities. Zelensky met and I have Sanda with the president of Moldova. The head of the state spoke about the formula of peace and thanked Moldova for his cooperation. He noted that Ukraine is ready for NATO accession, but is waiting for the Alliance to be ready.