French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that France will supply Ukraine with interceptor missiles as part of an enhanced support package, following a nearly two-hour phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Aug. 22. In a statement on X, Macron said the decision followed recent Russian strikes, including an attack on Kryvyi Rih. He stated that the delivery of interceptors aligns with commitments made during the Anti-Missile Coalition meeting in Paris on July 13 and a letter of intent signed on Nov. 17, 2025.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. Macron also urged other nations with air defense capabilities to contribute to the effort, asserting that Russia’s systematic targeting of civilians reveals a position of weakness. The French president added that the two leaders discussed the upcoming meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, scheduled for Monday, Aug. 24, focusing on security guarantees and international mobilization for peace efforts.
Je me suis entretenu avec le Président @ZelenskyyUa au lendemain de la double frappe russe en plein jour contre un centre commercial à Kryvyi Rih, qui a fait de très nombreuses victimes civiles. Je lui ai dit notre horreur et notre émotion. Avec ces frappes…— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) August 22, 2026
