Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Normandy on Thursday to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings on D-Day.
“This event and day serve as a reminder of the courage and determination demonstrated in the pursuit of freedom and democracy. Allies defended Europe’s freedom then, and Ukrainians do so now. Unity prevailed then, and true unity can prevail today,” he said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
While in Normandy, Zelenskyy is due to meet US President Joe Biden for talks on how Ukraine can gain back ground after recent Russian advances.
On Friday, Zelenskyy is also expected to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace and speak to reporters, the French president’s office said.
The two leaders were set to sign two agreements providing €650 million ($707 million) in loans and grants to Ukraine to support local authorities and critical infrastructure, particularly energy facilities, targeted by Russia, Macron’s office said.
