President Volodymyr Zelensky hails a "historic" deal aimed at boosting Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian air attacks.

Some in Ukraine criticized the 10-year timeline for the warplanes and other defense equipment, but France called it a long-term commitment to the country.

VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France: France's President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed an accord on Monday (Nov 17) for Kyiv to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets and other hardware, a boost for Ukraine as it fights the Russian invasion.The letter of intent inked by the two le

Macron and Zelenskyy sign an accord for Ukraine to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron signed a declaration on Nov. 17 that sets out a long-term framework for cooperation in the defense sector, opening the way for Kyiv to acquire a wide range of French military equipment.

Kyiv looks to beef up air force.

Ukraine will obtain up to 100 French-made Rafale warplanes over the next 10 years under a deal signed on Monday, both countries said, as Kyiv seeks to bolster its defenses against Russia's invasion. Air defence systems, munitions and drones were also included in the letter of intent signed by Ukrainian…

Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a deal Monday to buy 100 French-made advanced fighter jets over the next decade as part of a Ukraine-France defense cooperation agreement.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy signed a landmark deal in Paris on Monday to buy 100 Rafale jets, drones, and air defence systems from France.View on euronews

PARIS - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is expected on Monday to seal deals with France on a supply of air-defence capabilities, warplanes and missiles, seeking to bolster his army's long-term capacity to fight Russia's ongoing invasion. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

France's Macron pledged in October to offer Ukraine more Mirage fighter jets. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Ukraine signed a letter of intent with France to acquire 100 Rafale jets, boosting its air defence as Zelenskiy met Macron in Paris amid rising Russian attacks.

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Air defense topped the agenda at talks between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and France's Emmanuel Macron. And a Russian drone attack on Ukraine's Odesa region has caused fires at port and energy facilities. DW has more.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the deal will also open the door for future air defence purchases, amid an increase in Russian drone and missile attacks.