In sign of solidarity, new French foreign minister heads to Ukraine

France’s newly-appointed Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne is on his way to Ukraine, his first official trip, three diplomatic sources said on Friday, as
Paris looks to reassure Kyiv of its support as the war with Russia nears its second anniversary.
The trip comes at a time when political infighting in the United States and European Union has held up two major packages of assistance for Ukraine.
“It’s a positive signal that he has made Kyiv his priority so soon in taking his position,” said one diplomat.
A second French diplomatic source said it was deemed important to maintain a trip initially planned under the previous minister to underscore Paris’ commitment at a time when things were tougher for Ukraine.
Sejourne is due to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Parliamentary speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk, two diplomats said.