Emmanuel Macron announces France to supply CAESAR howitzers, armoured vehicles to Ukraine

In a bid to assist Ukraine to combat Russia's ‘unprovoked’ war, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that his nation will quickly supply weapons which war-torn nation needs to defend itself, including a sizable number of armoured vehicles and six ditional Caesar howitzers. He furr assured that France along with allies, and partners from Europe will be re with Ukraine.  

It is to mention that CAESAR is a French self-propelled 155 mm, 52-calibre, howitzer that is installed on a 6x6 or 8x8 truck chassis. It can fire all 39/52 caliber NATO-standard shells and accurately hit targets situated 40 kilometres away.

Taking to Twitter, President Macron said that y have 'unanimously decided' to increase ir economic, humanitarian, as well as military assistance for Ukraine at NATO. “ allies are shouldering ir responsibilities,” he ded.  

Earlier in April, France sent Ukraine military weapons worth over $108 million and h planned to give substantially more. According to Florence Parly, France's minister for armed forces, Paris has even "worked toward release of 1.5 million euros by EU to help Ukraine defend itself." Parly also spoke with Oleksii Reznikov, Ukraine's minister of defence, and hailed Ukrainians courage and commitment to protect ir homeland, as per media reports.   

Russia is alone to be blamed for this conflict: Macron 

During his speech on final day of NATO summit in Mrid, French President Emmanuel Macron said that Russia is alone to be blamed for this conflict and its grave repercussions for entire world, notably in terms of energy and food security. He continued by saying that if Russia wins, it would seriously jeopardise security of Western countries. 

According to media reports, Macron said, “Russia must not win because our own security would n be directly threatened. cost of war, Ukrainians know it, live in ir flesh. Supporting Ukraine is a necessity for ourselves".  

Macron claimed that since Russia decided to go to war on February 24, European continent is no longer at peace. He also said that NATO countries promised Ukraine unwavering military and humanitarian support. 

According to French President, G7 nations' sanctions against Russia would last "as long as necessary and with necessary intensity."  Macron has repeated that Russia "cannot and should not win" war in Ukraine during his speech at conclusion of G7 Summit in Germany, Associated Press reported. Russian bombing of Kremenchuk mall on June 27 was described by Macron as a "new war crime." He emphasised that G7 countries will keep supporting Ukraine. 

Macron refused to recognise Russia's "qualification" as a state sponsor of terrorism during press conference that followed G7 Summit, according to EuroIntegration, citing Le Figaro. He underlined that declaring sanctions on Moscow does not need any "qualifications." 

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