UK PM Rishi
Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed joint steps to
increase supplies of ammunition, drones, and air defense systems to Ukraine, Downing
Street announced on April 8.
The phone conversation centered on the need to further empower the Ukrainian military in the face of Russia's ongoing invasion. Both leaders emphasized intensifying efforts to help Ukraine defend itself.
“On Ukraine, the Prime Minister and President agreed on the importance of intensifying efforts to deny Russia a victory in their war of aggression against Ukraine,” the press release said.
“They discussed priorities for the coming months, including increasing the supply of munitions, drones and air defense to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.”
Previously, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron and French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said that Ukraine must triumph over Russia, calling on allies to contribute even more toward Kyiv’s victory.