"French Defense Minister Announces Direct Manufacturing Partnership in Ukraine"

France plans to have its arms manufacturers produce military equipment directly on Ukrainian soil, with three companies set to establish partnerships with Ukrainian counterparts to produce spare parts and potentially ammunition. This announcement comes amid President Macron's refusal to rule out any options to support Ukraine, including the dispatch of Western ground troops, and follows the signing of a bilateral security treaty with Kyiv. The move signals France's increasing direct involvement in the Ukraine war, as tensions mount between Ukraine and Russia.