France Commits to Developing Ballistic Missile Defense with Ukraine

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Ukraine and France have agreed to collaborate on developing ballistic missile defense systems, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced after a call with French President Emmanuel Macron. This cooperation aims to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities amid ongoing conflict with Russia. The initiative marks a significant step in military support from Western allies to Ukraine.

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•On May 16, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed France's readiness to develop ballistic missile defense systems with Ukraine.
•The announcement followed a phone conversation between Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron.
•The collaboration focuses on anti-ballistic missile systems to enhance Ukraine's defense against missile threats.
•This development occurs amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, which started in 2022.
•France's commitment represents increased Western military support for Ukraine.

What Could Happen If...

▸If France and Ukraine successfully develop and deploy the ballistic missile defense system Ukraine's ability to defend against missile attacks will improve, potentially reducing civilian and military casualties and altering the conflict's military balance.

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WESTLe Monde - InternationalEN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : retrouvez les dernières informations REGIONALKyiv IndependentFrance ready to develop ballistic missile defense with Ukraine, says Zelensky, calling it 'important step'REGIONALUkrainska Pravda (EN)France ready to work on anti-ballistic systems, Zelenskyy says after call with Macron