 Macron promises dozens of armoured vehicles for Kiev. French President Emmanuel Macron has declared France's readiness to train several Ukrainian battalions and provide them with weapons and armoured vehicles. In the coming weeks, France will train and equip several battalions with dozens of armoured vehicles and light tanks, including the AMX-10RC. And a joint statement published at the end of a visit by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to France. France will focus on enhancing Ukraine's air defense potential, it said. Macron and Zelensky also called for tightening sanctions against Russia. France, along with its partners and international organisations, will take part in Ukraine's reconstruction. Zelensky and Macron said in the statement quoted by Ukrainian media, France, together with international organisations and partners, is committed to participate in the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine. Ukrainian media said, quoting the Ukrainian-French Joint Declaration. Already now, it is important to lay the ground for an ambitious and long-term engagement that will create opportunities and enable the Ukrainian people to rebuild their country, he said. Engaging all relevant partners, including private companies and internationally, with the aim of securing the financial support, investments and knowledge needed is essential to ensure a prosperous future for Ukraine, it said.