French foreign minister visits Kyiv and pledges solidarity as Russia launches attacks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — France’s new foreign minister arrived in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Saturday to meet with his counterpart in a sign of support for Ukraine as Russia’s full-scale invasion nears its second anniversary.
Stéphane Séjourné noted that Ukraine was his first destination abroad since his appointment in a government reshuffle this week.
“Ukraine is and will remain France’s priority,” he said. “The defense of the fundamental principles of international law is being played out in Ukraine.”