"We will launch a new cooperation and transfer Mirage 2000-5s," Macron said Thursday evening. The French leader also promised to train an entire Ukrainian battalion of 4,500 troops for deployment on the battlefield.
Signed on Friday, the legislation allows certain convicts to enlist for military service under a contract during martial law, Xinhua news agency reported. Parliament adopted the legislation on May 8.
The precision weapons, undisclosed in the announced emergency military package for Ukraine by the US in March, were omitted to preserve operational security at Ukraine's request.
During the Defence Ministry's board meeting on Tuesday, he emphasized that Russia will enhance its military capabilities and increase production of highly sought-after weapons and equipment in response to the threats from the US and its allies.
The law, designed to bolster the nation's military by enlisting additional troops, garnered 283 votes in favor, exceeding the minimum requirement of 226, according to Xinhua news agency's report on Thursday.