French President Emmanuel Macron has said that Ukraine's security directly concerns France and the rest of Europe, stressing that supporting Kyiv's defence means protecting European security.

Axar.az reports that in a post on X, Macron outlined two immediate priorities: helping Ukraine get through the winter and working towards a just and lasting peace.

He praised the Ukrainian people for continuing to resist with courage and stressed that Europe must play a full role in the peace process, as the security of the continent depends on its outcome.

"We must now go further and clearly state, including to the Russians, what we want for the post-war period. We must also clarify what we expect from the United States regarding Europe's long-term security," Macron wrote.

He also emphasized that Ukraine, which has Europe's largest conventional army, has a key role to play alongside NATO.

"Our objective is clear: to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine and then continue strengthening a common security framework for Europe together with all our partners," he added.