Macron announces additional 2 bln euros in aid for Ukraine

PARIS -- France will provide an additional 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) in aid for Ukraine, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday.

Speaking at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Macron reaffirmed France's commitment to a lasting peace. Zelensky arrived in Paris for talks with Macron ahead of Thursday's summit of the "coalition of the willing".

The summit will focus on short-term military support for Ukraine and explore ways European countries can offer long-term security guarantees to bolster Ukraine's defense.