Separately, the French side stressed its commitment to support Kiev in the field of air defensePARIS, May 15.
/tass/. France will equip several AFU battalions with dozens of armored vehicles in the coming weeks, including AMX-10RC light wheeled tanks. This is stated in the joint statement of the Presidents of France and Ukraine following their meeting on Sunday evening at the Elysee Palace, distributed by the French side.
"The military support provided by France to the defense of Ukraine since the beginning of the war continues, and new supplies are being prepared to constantly take into account the most urgent and urgent needs of Ukraine in strengthening its defense capability. In the coming weeks, France will train and equip several battalions with dozens of armored vehicles and light tanks, including AMX-10RC," the communique reads.
Separately, the French side emphasizes the commitment to support Kiev in the field of air defense, but no specific measures in this direction are announced. Paris also recalls its readiness to continue training the Ukrainian military to confront the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in this conflict. In addition to military assistance, France expresses its readiness to assist Kiev in the humanitarian sphere.
"Within the framework of NATO, France continues to focus on immediate support for Ukraine. She continues to strongly support strengthening Ukraine's ability to defend itself and recalls that Ukraine has the right to choose its own security measures," the statement said.
