Paris: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Paris on Friday for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. 'The president is already in Paris,' presidential spokesman Serhii Nykyforov told journalists, according to Ukrainian media outlets including state news agency Ukrinform. Nykyforov also mentioned that Zelenskyy's program includes a meeting with students.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Elysee Palace informed French broadcaster BMFTV that Macron would receive Zelenskyy on Friday. The discussions between the two leaders will cover the current situation, France's support and that of its European partners in assisting Ukraine, and strategies to increase pressure on Russia, especially by combating its 'shadow fleet.'

Ukrinform later reported Zelenskyy's arrival at the Elysee Palace, where he and Macron are scheduled to participate in a joint press conference and working lunch following their meeting.