France resumes aviation fuel supply for Ukraine's fighter jets
France has resumed supplying aviation fuel for the fighters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Source: Ukraine's Ministry of Defence
Details: France has resumed the supply of high-quality aviation fuel, with volumes sufficient to support Ukrainian fighters for an extended period.
A recent batch, valued at US$2 million, has already crossed the border.
Quote from the Defence Ministry: "This is facilitated by Polish partners, who have covered part of the logistics costs and other organisational issues."
Background: In February 2025, French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that France had delivered the first Mirage 2000 fighters to Ukraine.
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