France to ramp up Ukraine support, says Macron — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-to-ramp-up-ukraine-support-says-macronContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. France to accelerate air defense and interceptor missile deliveries to Ukrainehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-to-ramp-up-ukraine-support-says-macronhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-to-ramp-up-ukraine-support-says-macron#u47203Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:12:31 +0000President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to ramp up military support for Ukraine by delivering interceptor missiles and accelerating air defense shipments. This decision follows a wave of deadly Russian strikes, including an attack on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih. Macron is also exploring European alternatives to the US Patriot missile system. These commitments come as Ukraine hosts a meeting of European backers on Monday to address critical shortages in air defense capabilities while Russian attacks intensify.Why it mattersUkraine is facing a shortage of air defense supplies as the war escala