Macron to accelerate air defence deliveries to Ukraine
By The BriefBrief
President Volodymyr Zelensky said France’s President Emmanuel Macron agreed to accelerate air defence deliveries to Ukraine. Zelensky added that Ukraine is awaiting a new European system intended to be capable of downing ballistic missiles.
WHO:Volodymyr Zelensky
WHAT:Zelensky said Macron agreed to accelerate air defence deliveries to Ukraine, including a European system aimed at downing ballistic missiles.
WHEN:Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 11:21 AM ET
WHERE:France
WHY:Zelensky was reacting to Macron’s agreement to speed up air defence deliveries for Ukraine.
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