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Macron meets Zelensky in Brussels, urges all means for Ukraine's defence

After meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels on 15 October, French President Emmanuel Macron said Ukraine must get all the means it needs to defend itself and protect civilians and infrastructure. Zelensky said France would provide more aviation aid and that work on the FREYJA anti-ballistic project should speed up.

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Image: Arab News
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Mixed · 2French President Emmanuel Macron met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels on Thursday 15 October. Mixed · 2Macron said it was crucial to give Ukraine all the means it needs to defend itself and to protect its civilian population and infrastructure. Centre · 1In a post on X, Macron said he had reiterated France's determination to stand alongside Ukraine, and that Russia was escalating "because it is bogged down on the front line".

Centre · 1Macron also reiterated France's commitment to supporting Ukraine in its pursuit of a "solid and lasting peace". Right · 1Zelensky, writing on Telegram, called the meeting "very substantive" and said Ukraine valued France for helping as much as possible to find responses to Russian escalation. Right · 1Zelensky said Russia launched a drone strike on energy infrastructure in Lutsk during the meeting, causing power outages in the city, and accused Russia of disregarding the US president's proposal for an energy ceasefire and of exploiting problems with Starlink operations.

Right · 1According to Zelensky, new packages to strengthen Ukraine's combat aviation will be provided this month, the FREYJA European anti-ballistic defence system should become operational by the end of the year, and all the weaponry production licences France promised Ukraine have been obtained. Centre · 1Zelensky was in Brussels for the European Council meeting; Anadolu reported that the US is pushing Ukraine to stop attacks on Russian energy sites and to hold talks to end the war, which has run since 2022. Centre · 1On the sidelines of the EU summit, Zelensky also met Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, NATO chief Mark Rutte and Belgium's King Philippe.

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Framing
Anadolu reports Macron's statement of support and places the meeting in the context of the EU summit and US pressure on Ukraine.
Emphasis
Macron's X post, his peace commitment, and Zelensky's other meetings at the summit.
Leaves out or plays down
Does not mention Zelensky's account of the Lutsk strike, FREYJA, aviation packages or weapons production licences.
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““France will continue to take its responsibilities,’ Macron says” — Anadolu Agency
“as the US pushes Ukraine to stop attacks on Russian energy sites” — Anadolu Agency

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Framing
Arab News, running Reuters copy, leads with Macron's call for all means for Ukraine and relays Zelensky's Telegram statement on Russian strikes and military aid.
Emphasis
Zelensky's account of the Lutsk drone strike, the energy ceasefire, aviation packages and FREYJA.
Leaves out or plays down
Does not mention the US push for Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian energy sites or Zelensky's other meetings in Brussels.
Charged language
“vile drone strike”“blatant and vile Russian terror”
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“Unfortunately, this kind of blatant and vile Russian terror has been taking place almost constantly these days.” — Arab News

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