French Army Delegation Visits Ukraine; Commander Meets Counterpart to Bolster Military Ties
A high-level French military delegation, led by General Pierre Schill, Commander of the French Army, has concluded a multi-day visit to Ukraine. The trip was aimed at fostering cooperation, exchanging experiences, and discussing future military assistance between the two nations.
During their stay, the French delegation toured several key facilities, including the National Academy of Land Forces named after Hetman Petro Sagaidachny, a training center for subunits, a command post, and an air defense control point. They also paid respects to fallen Ukrainian defenders at the walls of the Church of the Saviour at Berestove and the alley of glory at the academy in Lviv.
A joint meeting was held between General Michal Drapatyi, Commander of the Ukrainian Army, and General Schill. In attendance were senior officers from both armies. During the meeting, General Drapatyi expressed gratitude to France for its systematic support and outlined areas for deepening collaboration.
General Schill, meantime, emphasized France’s desire to strengthen ties, particularly in the exchange of experience in operating armored combat vehicles. The meeting also touched on potential future cooperation and mutual support, highlighting the growing strategic partnership between Paris and Kyiv.
Unnamed sources have previously suggested that French President Emmanuel Macron is exploring the idea of deploying a European peacekeeping contingent in Ukraine, which could serve as a safeguard against a Russian resurgence. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that this proposal had been discussed in Brussels andziehung noted some leaders’ positivity towards the idea.
