ISTANBUL

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday condemned Russian strikes on civilians and energy infrastructure, pledging that power generators would be sent to Ukraine.

"Yesterday’s attack on a passenger train in the Kharkiv region is unacceptable. France strongly condemns Russian strikes against civilians and energy infrastructure. In the face of urgency, we are mobilizing. Following the G7+ meeting co-chaired by France, generators will be sent to Ukraine to help the population get through the winter," Macron said on US social media platform X.

His statement came after he held a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

"France’s position is clear: we will support Ukraine for as long as necessary so that it can defend itself and defeat the war of aggression waged by Russia. Ukraine can also count on France within the framework of the Coalition of the Willing. We continue to work to build the conditions for a just and lasting peace that guarantees the security of Ukraine and Europe," Macron noted.

He also said that Europeans agreed to be fully involved in discussions concerning them in light of the ongoing peace talks.

"France also remains determined to increase pressure on Russia for as long as it evades peace. We are working on new sanctions at the European level and will continue our efforts to disrupt the shadow fleet," Macron added.