France agreed to sell Ukraine weapons systems including 100 Rafale F4 fighter jets and SAMP/T air defense systems.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron signed a declaration of intent on November 17, allowing Ukraine to purchase military equipment from France.
The document will allow Ukraine to purchase 100 Rafale F4 fighter aircraft by 2035, radars for air defense systems, air-to-air missiles, aerial bombs, and eight SAMP/T air defense systems with six launchers each.
Ukraine aims to acquire 100 Rafale F4 aircraft for Ukraine's combat aviation by 2035
The agreement enables Ukraine to purchase materiel from the French defense industry, including SAMP/T air defense systems
Ukraine's path to the European Union will be difficult and will require deep reforms, particularly in areas of rule of law, transparency, governance, and fight against corruption
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