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Austria's defense minister said the West has crossed the red line by allowing Ukraine to strike targets in Russia with Western weapons.

The Czech Republic may train 4,000 Ukrainian servicemen on its territory this year, but does not plan to send instructors to Ukraine due to the geographical proximity of the two countries.

Biden and Macron discussed efforts to prevent regional escalation in the Middle East, especially between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, as well as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, during the French President's state visit to the United States.

Ukraine and France are preparing a new system as the basis for training units of the Ukrainian army. In addition, thanks to negotiations and meetings in France, we have new solutions for Ukrainian defense – from France and the United States, Zelensky said.

Franco-German defense giant KNDS has signed agreements with a Ukrainian manufacturer, granting Ukraine's first license for the production of 155-mm projectiles and providing for the opening of a Caesar gun maintenance center, where spare parts will be printed on a 3D metal printer.

French President Macron has warned against not attending the euro elections this weekend. According to his calculations, this will play into the hands of the growing ultra-right.

Biden met with Macron and Zelensky to discuss support for Ukraine, with Macron calling for more active participation, while Biden ruled out sending troops but promised to continue military assistance.

France will start training Ukrainian fighter pilots and mechanics on the Mirage 2000-5 fighter jet in the coming days, and will also send about 20 technical experts to help Ukraine integrate into European Union standards.

Ukraine and France have renewed their nuclear energy cooperation agreements for the next 20 years, with France providing comprehensive assistance in supporting Ukraine's energy system and servicing its nuclear power plants.

France plans to create a coalition of countries to send military instructors to Ukraine to conduct exercises on Ukrainian territory in response to Ukraine's request for assistance in defending against Russian aggression.

Kiev's delegations to Paris held talks on the restoration of Ukraine and "decided that new tools will be created to accompany" this process.

President Emmanuel Macron said that France does not consider the training of soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces by foreign instructors on the sovereign territory of Ukraine to be an escalation of the conflict with the Russian Federation.

French President Emmanuel Macron said that his country is ready to train 4 500 soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

During his visit to France, President Zelensky held meetings with congressional delegations, discussing the situation at the front, the use of American weapons, steps to reduce Russia's ability to strike civilian infrastructure, as well as preparations for a global peace summit and a bilateral security agreement with the United States.

Since the beginning of 2024, France has provided Ukraine with military assistance worth more than 1. 32 billion euros, including aerial bombs, armored vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, ammunition and other equipment.

Since the beginning of the war, more than 3,000 Ukrainian athletes and coaches have joined the Armed Forces, about 470 of them have died in combat operations.

Deputy Defense Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Klymenko took part in the Balkan-Ukrainian Defense Industry Forum DFNC1 and met with his Bulgarian counterpart Adeline Nikolova to discuss strengthening defense cooperation and Ukraine's defense capability by increasing international support.

Volodymyr Zelensky thanked those French companies that not only continue to operate in Ukraine, but also develop their business and make new investments right now.

Russia and China, which have the right of veto in the UN Security Council, expressed concern on Thursday about a US draft resolution that will support the proposal outlined by US President Joe Biden on a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

Argentine president Javier Miley will not attend the Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15-16, preferring instead to stay in Argentina during national holidays.

The Mirage 2000 is a modern and efficient aircraft, but the priority type for Ukraine remains the F-16, which is expected to arrive soon with missiles for effective combat missions.

The Franco-German arms concern KINDS has agreed with President of Ukraine Zelensky to open a subsidiary in Ukraine for the production of military equipment, spare parts and ammunition for the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

Zelensky compared Putin's actions to those of Hitler in the 1930s, warning that the Putin regime knows no borders and can spread the war further, as the "Fuhrer" of the Third Reich did.

50 days before the start of the 2024 Summer Olympics, an installation of Olympic rings was unveiled on the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenskaya took part in an official welcoming ceremony during their visit to France, where the national anthems of Ukraine and France were played.

France will supply Ukraine with Mirage 2000-5 combat aircraft and offer to train Ukrainian pilots.

Zelensky paid tribute to the bravery of Allied soldiers who landed in Normandy 80 years ago, calling it "the unity that defines history. "

Vladimir Zelensky expressed hope for the" landing " of allies in Ukraine to help in the fight against the Russian Federation, drawing parallels with the landing of allies in Normandy 80 years ago.

US President Joe Biden said that the world should support Ukraine in the war against Russia, because if Ukraine falls, neighboring countries and the whole of Europe will be under the threat of Russian aggression.

World leaders, including Volodymyr Zelensky, gathered in French Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings during World War II.