France announces €2 billion in additional aid for Ukraine

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27th March 2025 – (Paris) France will allocate an additional €2 billion (approximately $2.2 billion) in aid to Ukraine, President Emmanuel Macron revealed on Wednesday during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

This announcement came as Zelensky visited Paris ahead of a summit scheduled for Thursday, focusing on the “coalition of the willing.” Macron reiterated France’s dedication to fostering a lasting peace in the region.

The upcoming summit aims to provide short-term military support to Ukraine while also exploring long-term security guarantees from European nations to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities.