Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicated that “arms aid, sanctions against Russia, EU membership and the global food crisis were on the agenda of his meeting with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonnat.”

In a social media statement following a meeting with the French foreign minister in Kyiv, Zelenskiy said that “Catherine Colonna’s visit to Ukraine is another sign of support for our country”, explaining that “we count on France’s leadership in our fight against Russia.” aggressor and in defense of European values.

According to the Ukrainian Presidency, during the meeting “special attention” was paid to the issue of opening Ukrainian ports in order to “prevent a world food crisis”, noting that “both sides also stressed the need to present the sixth package of sanctions imposed by the European Union against Russia as soon as possible” .