French President Emmanuel Macron said he spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following Russian strikes on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih that caused numerous civilian casualties.

Axar.az reports that, in a post on X, Macron condemned the attacks, accusing Russia of targeting civilians and escalating its aggression against Ukraine.

He said France would strengthen its support for Ukraine by delivering additional air-defense interceptors and continuing cooperation through the Anti-Missile Coalition.

"With these strikes and those this week against Kyiv, Russia is continuing and intensifying the crime of its aggression. By systematically targeting civilians, and by choosing intimidation and escalation, Russia is likely seeking to project strength but is above all revealing an admission of weakness," he stated.

The French president said he and Zelensky also discussed preparations for the Coalition of the Willing meeting scheduled for Monday, including security guarantees for Ukraine.

“I announced to President Zelensky the strengthening of our support, with the delivery of interceptors and the continuation of our cooperation in the wake of the launch meeting of the Anti-Missile Coalition held in Paris on July 13 last and the letter of intent signed on November 17, 2025. It is essential that all countries with capabilities at their disposal also join this effort,” Macron said.