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France: Ukrainian and French presidents to discuss air defence help

Nov 17, 2025
French and Ukrainian leaders will attend a forum at the Élysée Palace focused on joint drone production, as Ukraine aims to deploy over 4.5 million drones this year for both offensive and defensive operations. They will visit the Mont Valérien headquarters, where France and the UK are preparing a multinational force involving 34 countries and Ukraine for potential post-ceasefire deployment. France24 International Affairs Editor Philip Turle gives more insights on this Zelensky’s ninth visit to France.
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