"French President Emmanuel Macron has said he firmly believes that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy can successfully bring corruption in his country under control. Speaking at a joint press conference with Zelenskyy in Paris, Macron noted that Ukraine would have to carry out reforms to the rule of law to be eligible for EU accession, to which Kyiv has long aspired."
"The Ukrainian leader last week called for the dismissal of two cabinet ministers amid a scandal over an alleged $100 million (86 million) corruption scheme involving state-run energy firms. At the news conference, Macron also confirmed an agreement to sell 100 Rafale fighter jets made by French manufacturer Dassault Aviation to Kyiv He also said French train maker Alstom signed a contract worth around 475 million euro ($551.05 million) to supply locomotives to the Ukrainian railways operator."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met French President Emmanuel Macron with air defense as the top agenda item. A letter of intent on the purchase of fighter jets was signed at the Villacoublay air base near Paris. Macron expressed confidence that Zelenskyy can bring corruption under control and said Ukraine must reform the rule of law to qualify for EU accession. Macron confirmed an agreement to sell 100 Rafale jets and noted an Alstom contract to supply locomotives worth around 475 million euros. Overnight Russian drone strikes hit Odesa, causing fires at port and energy facilities. A Russian missile strike on Kharkiv killed at least three and injured ten.
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