The presidents of France and Ukraine, Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelensky, announced the need to strengthen anti-Russian sanctions, as well as enforce tighter control over compliance with previously imposed restrictions. In this published statement Champs Elysees Joint statement after the meeting of the two presidents
In the communique, it is stated that France and Ukraine agreed to increase the pressure of sanctions on Russia and to implement sanctions effectively, including preventing and stopping the circumvention of sanctions through third countries.
Macron and Zelensky also stated that those who committed war crimes during the Ukraine conflict should be brought to justice. They announced that at the next summit of the Council of Europe, a document on the establishment of the “international damage register” will be presented to Ukraine.
Paris also supported Kiev’s intention to carry out reforms in the country that would allow Ukraine to join the European Union by the end of 2023.
It was previously reported that Zelensky. counter Increasing arms supplies to Kiev after negotiations with Macron in Paris.