Zelensky and Macron agreed on air defense for Ukraine: details of the conversation

According to hvylya.net: The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, held a phone conversation with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, on October 12, 2025. The leaders discussed Ukraine's air defense needs and joint diplomatic actions.

Zelensky himself reported this on social media.

'Russian strikes have become sneakier. We discussed how to counteract this. In particular, we are working to expand the PURL program,' wrote the President.

The head of Ukraine thanked Macron for the support and emphasized the importance of air defense systems and missiles. Zelensky highlighted that Russia is using the focus of the international community on other events to carry out attacks on Ukraine.

General Strategy

The leaders also agreed on cooperation with other partners and planned diplomatic measures for the future. The main goal is to increase pressure on Russia.

Zelensky noted France's significant contribution to protecting Ukrainian lives. Preparations are ongoing to expand the PURL program to counter Russian attacks.

During the phone conversation, the Presidents of Ukraine and France discussed important issues related to Ukraine's air defense and agreed on a joint action strategy to increase pressure on Russia. Work on expanding cooperation and protecting Ukrainian territories is already underway, which is an important step in stabilizing the situation in the region.