The French National Assembly and Senate have overwhelmingly approved a security cooperation agreement with Ukraine, marking a significant step in Franco-Ukrainian relations. The vote in the National Assembly saw 372 members in favor and 99 against the agreement. French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejournet criticized those who support Russia, labeling them as extremists. The agreement faced opposition from both the far right and far left factions within the French parliament, with notable opposition from far-right and far-left members. However, in a surprising turn, Marine Le Pen, a prominent far-right politician often dubbed 'Putin's friend,' condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and expressed support for the agreement. The approval by the Senate followed the National Assembly's endorsement, further solidifying France's stance on the matter.
The odious far-right politician from France, who was called "Putin's friend", unexpectedly supported Ukraine French right-wing politician Marine Le Pen has changed her rhetoric and condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine: "By invading Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Russia… https://t.co/xG1N8HuRl6
⚡️ French Senate supports bilateral security deal with Ukraine. The French Senate on March 13 overwhelmingly supported a security deal between Paris and Kyiv after it was approved by the parliament's lower chamber a day earlier. https://t.co/2Iy0lOUP1D
French far right and far left oppose military agreement with Ukraine Far-right and far-left members of the French parliament did not support the idea of concluding a security agreement between Kiev and Paris during a vote on Tuesday evening, Politico reports. However, seven… https://t.co/91gpAomttd
The majority of the French National Assembly today approved the Franco-Ukrainian security agreement For: 372 votes Against: 99 votes French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejournet called all French people who support Russia extremists: “Today the National Assembly sent a clear… https://t.co/0AH86rA0E9
Strong vote in the French National Assembly in favour of the France-Ukraine security cooperation agreement: 372 in favour, 99 against. Interesting to see the breakdown by party: https://t.co/CesBw17Y9d