France has vowed to back Ukraine's new peace plan aimed at ending the ongoing war with Russia, which has now been raging for over two and a half years.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot committed during a visit to Kyiv on Saturday, where he expressed France's support for Ukraine's proposal and pledged to work closely with Ukrainian officials to garner international backing for the initiative.
The plan, known as Ukraine’s "Victory Plan," was unveiled earlier this week by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Its primary goal is to press Russia into halting its military operations in Ukraine through negotiations, a strategy that Ukraine hopes will pave the way for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Western allies of Ukraine, whose assistance has been critical in supporting the country’s resistance against its larger neighbor, are currently reviewing the proposal.
A key element of the plan involves formally inviting Ukraine to join NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
This aspect has been a point of hesitation for Western supporters, who had been reluctant to consider Ukraine’s NATO membership until the war's conclusion.
During a joint press conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Barrot emphasized that a Russian victory would signal the triumph of might over international law and would destabilize the global order.
He stressed that maintaining a united front in support of Ukraine's plan is crucial to ensuring that the international system remains stable and rules-based.
Furthermore, Barrot announced that France would send its first batch of Mirage 2000 fighter jets to Ukraine in the first quarter of 2025.
The French government will also assist in training Ukrainian pilots and mechanics to operate and maintain the jets, a move that significantly enhances Ukraine’s air defense capabilities as the war with Russia continues.
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