Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s office said he discussed the transport of Ukrainian grain exports and the security of the Odesa region in a phone call with French leader Emmanuel Macron on September 3. “They discussed in detail the situation on the battlefield…. [Zelenskiy] conveyed current defense needs and thanked France for its strong support and constant help in expanding our soldiers’ capabilities,” a post on his Telegram channel said. The two discussed the specifics of the Black Sea “grain corridor” and “agreed to strengthen cooperation in the protection of sea routes,” it added. Zelenskiy said he had struck a "very important agreement on training our pilots in France" but didn't elaborate. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, click here.
Zelenskiy, Macron Discuss Grain, Odesa Security In Phone Call
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy (left) and French President Emmanuel Macron (file photo)