Zelenskyy arrives in France to commemorate Allied landing in Normandy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has travelled to France with his spouse Olena to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied landing in Normandy. In addition, he has announced several meetings and events aimed at strengthening Ukraine.
The Ukrainian president noted that he has important meetings and events planned.
"We will also be honoured to participate in a special event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy. This event and day serve as a reminder of the courage and determination demonstrated in the pursuit of freedom and democracy. Allies defended Europe's freedom then, and Ukrainians do so now. Unity prevailed then, and true unity can prevail today," Zelenskyy added on Twitter (X).
He will also meet with US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron. The day after the events in Normandy, Zelenskyy is expected in Paris.
Today, @ZelenskaUA and I arrived in Normandy, France, for important events and meetings aimed at strengthening our country and promoting the unity among all those who respect human values and life.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) June 6, 2024
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Zelenskyy will also meet with Sébastien Lecornu, French Minister of the Armed Forces, and they will visit the facilities of the KNDS defence group near Paris, where artillery ammunition is manufactured.
The visit programme also includes an address by Zelenskyy to the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, and talks with its president, Yaël Braun-Pivet, who visited Ukraine in March.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend the G7 conference in Italy from 13 to 15 June.