France to send 12 additional Caesar howitzers to Ukraine

According to French press reports, Lecornu made a statement about aid to Ukraine.

He said his country will send 1 GM200 type radar to Ukraine in the coming weeks, along with an additional 12 Caesar howitzers.

On the other hand, 150 French soldiers will be sent to Poland, where they will train 600 Ukrainian soldiers a month. Therefore, 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers will be trained by the summer.

France had previously sent 18 Caesar howitzers to Ukraine.

STEFANCHUK REQUESTS MORE TANKS AND PLANES

Addressing deputies of the National Assembly in Paris as part of his visit to France, Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk said that the war between Ukraine and Russia has passed almost a year.

Stefanchuk stressed that Russia has used all the weapons it has against Ukraine and has carried out attacks on infrastructure in Ukraine.

Recalling that France provided Ukraine with help, including military, Stefanchuk said they wanted French Leclerc tanks that would strengthen Ukraine on the ground, as well as Mirage 2000 and Rafale-type fighter jets that would protect the skies over Ukraine.

Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Stefanchuk said: “Give us the planes, give us the wings of our victory. With these wings, we will protect our Ukraine and all of Europe.” he said.

Yael Braun-Pivet, president of the French National Assembly, said that he visited Ukraine a few months ago with a delegation from the French parliament.

Recalling that on November 30, 2022, the National Assembly adopted the resolution on supporting Ukraine, Braun-Pivet said: “Ukraine must win this war and regain its territorial integrity and peace.” saying.

Stating that the French and Ukrainian parliaments have signed a joint memorandum of understanding useful for the preparation of Ukraine’s candidacy for the European Union (EU), Braun-Pivet emphasized that Ukraine is part of the EU family and its fate is in the EU. (AA)