The presidents of the countries issued a joint statement saying they could not "stay silent in the face of the blatant violation of international law by the Russian Federation". "We reiterate our support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine," they said.
France says worst yet to come in Russia-Ukraine conflict
France on Thursday expressed fear that the worst phase of Russia's war on Ukraine could be yet to start, with key Ukrainian cities at risk of encirclement by Russian forces.
