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Ukraine and France Unite for Long-Term Weapons Production

2/10/2026

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Ukraine and France will launch joint weapons production, marking a shift from supplies to long-term defense solutions, announced by Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after a Kyiv meeting with France's defense counterpart.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to open ten export centers for Ukrainian weapons across Europe in 2026 to leverage wartime technological advancements for funding.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the United States of abandoning alleged agreements on Ukraine, criticized new sanctions, and said Russia remains open to cooperation despite ongoing tensions.

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Ukraine and France will launch joint weapons production, marking a shift from supplies to long-term defense solutions, announced by Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after a Kyiv meeting with France's defense counterpart.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to open ten export centers for Ukrainian weapons across Europe in 2026 to leverage wartime technological advancements for funding.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the United States of abandoning alleged agreements on Ukraine, criticized new sanctions, and said Russia remains open to cooperation despite ongoing tensions.