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French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sign an agreement at the Villacoublay air base near Paris, 17 November 2025

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Video. Ukraine signs deal with France for 100 Rafale fighter jets

Updated: 17/11/2025 - 17:26 GMT+1

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

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