At a time when "key partners are stepping back," France, alongside its allies, "will continue to speak with a strong voice on the international stage".
"France is placing special emphasis on countries affected by crises and conflicts, particularly through humanitarian and reconstruction efforts, as well as through support for macro-financial stabilization," the official document wrote.
"In view of the direct threat hanging over Europe, France reaffirms that Ukraine is a priority in its substantial assistance efforts."
On April 1, a representative of British PM Keir Starmer announced that military officials from the UK, France, and Ukraine will meet in the coming days to generate “real momentum” for bolstering Ukraine’s security.
Coalition of the Willing formation for possible peacekeeping deployment
The so-called Coalition of the Willing — led by the UK and France — is a group of countries ready to assist Ukraine with a potential peacekeeping contingent.
On March 12, defense ministers from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Poland met in Paris, pledging concrete steps to strengthen European defense and provide Ukraine with long-term security guarantees.
On March 15, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a virtual summit of the coalition, where plans for a Western peacekeeping force in Ukraine numbering over 10,000 troops were discussed.
On March 17, Starmer announced that more than 30 countries will join the coalition, with some already expressing readiness to send troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping mission.
On March 27, French President Emmanuel Macron stated at a press conference following the Paris summit in support of Ukraine that the foreign ministries of coalition members were tasked with finding a mechanism to monitor a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.
Macron also said several countries at the summit made additional commitments to Ukraine, with France announcing a €2 billion ($2.15 billion) assistance package.