Ukrainian pilots to begin training on Rafale fighter jets in France soon – Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron, discussing Russia’s escalation of terror and Ukraine’s defence needs.

The head of state announced this on social media, Censor.NET reports.

New defence deliveries

Zelenskyy thanked France for its full support. According to him, new defence deliveries are being prepared, and Ukraine expects the new package to arrive in the country soon. The two sides also discussed its contents.

Rafale training and localisation of production

The president said Ukrainian pilots would soon begin training on French Rafale aircraft in France. According to him, this is a significant step for Ukraine’s combat aviation.
Teams from both countries also continue working to localise the production of French missiles and aerial bombs in Ukraine. Separately, Ukraine is actively preparing the FREYJA system, and the two sides discussed where work could be accelerated.

Zelenskyy added that the leaders had agreed to discuss everything in greater detail during an in-person meeting.

Author: Ольга Кошарна