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France's President Macron to host Ukraine's President Zelenskiy in Paris on Friday

Emmanuel Macron will host Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Paris on Friday to discuss strengthening European support for Ukraine and increasing pressure on Russia. The meeting will also focus on efforts to counter Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet.”

Inti Landauro Reuters

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March 12, 2026

France's President Macron to host Ukraine's President Zelenskiy in Paris on Friday

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during the opening plenary session at the IAEA Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris, France, March 10, 2026.

Abdul Saboor/Reuters

French President Emmanuel Macron will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Paris on Friday, a source at the French president's office said.


"The two leaders will discuss the current situation, the support of France and European partners to help Ukraine defend itself, and ways to increase pressure on Russia, particularly by fighting its shadow fleet," the source said on Thursday.

-Inti Landauro/Reuters

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