Published 15:38 IST, March 17th 2023

France may slow down its supply of heavy arms to Kyiv, Paris politician hints

The French authorities might "slow down" the decision on the supply of heavy weapons to Ukraine. This new development has been shared by Florian Philippot.

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French authorities might "slow down" decision on supply of heavy weapons to Ukraine. This new development has been shared by leer of France's Eurosceptic party ' Patriots', Florian Philippot. Patriots leer himself told RIA Novosti about this new decision on arms supply, reported Sputnik. This statement comes amid ongoing intense Russia-Ukraine war and also current Pension crisis that Paris has been dealing with. "Everything is possible. However, I think this issue is becoming an increasingly difficult one for French government since French are increasingly in favor of negotiations and stopping arms shipments to Ukraine, as we can see from opinion polls," said Philippot, while sharing if Paris would be supplying Kyiv with heavy arms and ammunitions. 

Furr, he ded, it would not be easy for France to help Ukraine by supplying heavy weapons and funds due to ongoing situation in Paris with pension reform and crisis in healthcare system, as per media reports. According to politician, many have wondered why government has no money for pensions, but re are always funds for military aid to Ukraine.

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"I think authorities will slow down decision on issue; y just would not have any or choice ... French are forcing authorities to 'slow down,' to send fewer weapons and money [to Ukraine]," said politician Florian Philippot.

Can Ukraine sustain second year of war? 

Well, according to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, Ukraine "does not have time to waste", reported Politico. Notably, US has been supplying arms to Ukraine and once again US Defence secretary has announced that US would be delivering weapons " as swiftly as it can to war-torn county". decision to supply arms to Ukraine was followed by a meeting between Ukrainian officials. 

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"We have to deliver swiftly and fully on our promised commitments," said US defence secretary Lloyd Austin. Furr, he ded, "That includes delivering our armoured capabilities to battlefield and ensuring that Ukrainian soldiers get training, spare parts, and maintenance support that y need to use se new systems, as soon as possible."

Though France has decided not to supply heavy arms to Ukraine, Washington has been concerned about Ukraine's diminishing supply of arms and is trying to ramp up its delivery. However, it appears Washington is increasingly concerned about Ukraine's dwindling supply of ammunition and is trying to ramp up its delivery, reported Sky News.

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15:38 IST, March 17th 2023