Zelensky discussed strengthening air defence with the head of the French Defence Ministry

This was reported by the press service of the Office of the President.

Together with French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu discussed in detail further steps to strengthen Ukraine's defence capability," Zelenskyy said.

Zelenskyy noted that special attention was paid to strengthening the Ukrainian air defence system.

The President of Ukraine expressed gratitude to France for the support and military assistance already provided.

Zelenskyy presented Lecorny with the Order of Merit of the second degree for a significant personal contribution to the strengthening of interstate cooperation, support of state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.