France’s objective is not just to help Ukraine fight Russia now, but to develop future independent arms manufacturing.

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced France and Ukraine had agreed a roadmap for Kyiv’s acquisition of 16 Rafale fighter jets, the first of which

Ukraine will acquire 16 Rafale jets from France, operational by 2028-2029. Ukraine recaptures Crimea by December 31, 2026 at 10.5% YES.