The president of France, Emmanuel Macron, communicated this Saturday that his country will send a new batch of interception missiles to Ukraine, in direct response to the latest requests from Kiev due to the shortage of defenses against Russian missile attacks.
"I have informed President Zelensky of the strengthening of our support with the deployment of interceptors and the continuation of our cooperation in line with the inaugural meeting of the Ballistic Missile Coalition held in Paris on July 13 and the declaration of intentions signed on November 17, 2025," the French leader published on social media.
In this message, Macron explained that the decision is part of the reinforcement of military support to Ukraine in terms of air defense, aligned with the commitments made within the international coalition against ballistic missiles.
The head of the Élysée also conveyed to Volodymyr Zelensky his "horror" and "deep sorrow" for the recent attack on a shopping center in Krivoi Rog, which has left at least 16 dead and 130 injured, an event he linked to the urgency of sending new interceptors to "give Ukraine all the necessary means to defend its airspace." In his view, this type of offensive reinforces the need to strengthen the protection of Ukrainian cities.
Macron has called on allies by emphasizing that "it is essential that all countries with the means at their disposal also join this support effort," demanding greater international involvement in light of the recent Russian bombings, which he described as "systematic attacks on civilians."
"Russia is likely trying to project power, but above all it demonstrates its weakness," argued the French president, who insisted on the advisability of "continuing to increase pressure on Russia" through sanctions and sustained military support to Kiev.
In his message, the leader reiterated that "Russia is trying to subjugate Ukraine through terror: it will not succeed." "United in our support for Ukraine, we will ensure that law and justice prevail over force," he emphasized, defending that the coordinated response of European partners is key to stopping Russian aggression.
In the coming days, a meeting of the leaders of the countries of the Volunteer Coalition, driven by France and the United Kingdom, is scheduled in Kiev on Monday. Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and the new British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, will attend this meeting with the aim of strengthening political and military coordination in support of Ukraine.
"We have also talked about the meeting of the Volunteer Coalition that will be held this Monday, about our mobilization to achieve the peace that the Ukrainian people legitimately aspire to, with respect for their rights and with all the necessary security guarantees for Ukraine and for our continent," Macron emphasized, linking the reinforcement of Ukrainian air defense with the search for lasting peace in Europe.