Ukrainians in France commend President Macron for his leadership

The Ukrainian community in France extends its sincere gratitude to President Emmanuel Macron for his leadership among European leaders in supporting Ukraine.

“Macron’s unwavering position in the face of Russia’s aggression and his efforts to strengthen European unity send an important message of solidarity and hope to the Ukrainian people,” said Volodymyr Kogutyak, UWC Vice President for Western Europe and Association of Ukrainians in France (AUF) Vice President.

Thanks to these leaders, Ukraine gains crucial international support, empowering Ukrainians to persist in their fight for freedom and independence, Kogutyak added in a comment to the UWC.

Kogutyak also noted that on March 27, Macron announced the launch of a Franco-British mission to Ukraine, aimed at strengthening the Ukrainian army.

“This will be an important first step in preparing a peacekeeping mission with forces from volunteer countries,” Kogutyak said.

The French president also mentioned ongoing efforts to explore the possibility of sending so-called reassurance forces to Ukraine, which could be used to ensure stability after a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine is reached.

“Thank you, France,” Kogutyak wrote.

French President Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer were the initiators of the “Coalition of the Willing” summit of some 30 country leaders and government representatives, which took place in Paris on March 27.