Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron signed a declaration on Nov. 17 that sets out a long-term framework for cooperation in the defense sector, opening the way for Kyiv to acquire a wide range of French military equipment. The document was formalized during Zelensky ’s visit to France , which he described as a moment of major significance for both countries. According to the Ukrainian Presidential Office, the declaration focuses on procurement from France ’