--- title: "Zelensky offers Macron assistance from Ukrainian firefighters to combat wildfires in France" description: "Volodymyr Zelensky offered France assistance from Ukrainian firefighters in the fight against massive wildfires. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ”₯πŸ‡«πŸ‡· The leaders also discussed preparation for winter and air defense supplies. ⚑️" date: 2026-07-29T11:20:01.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/zelensky-offers-macron-assistance-from-ukrainian-firefighters-to-combat-wildfires-in-france tags: [zelensky, macron, ukraine, france, forest-fires] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Zelensky offers Macron assistance from Ukrainian firefighters to combat wildfires in France ![Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a black shirt, offering help to French firefighters](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/29/zelensky-predlozhil-makronu-pomoshch-ukrainskih-pozharnyh/zelensky-predlozhil-makronu-pomoshch-ukrainskih-pozharnyh-1.webp) Ukraine is ready to send specialists to assist in extinguishing the massive wildfires that have engulfed territory in France. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky in his Telegram channel, summarizing a phone conversation with French leader Emmanuel Macron. ### Offer of assistance to allies During the conversation on July 29, Macron informed his Ukrainian colleague about the critical situation with fires in the country. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine is always ready to support those who are helping Kyiv in the fight against Russian aggression. In response, the French leader was offered necessary assistance, including the participation of Ukrainian specialists in extinguishing the fires. ### Details of negotiations in Washington In addition to discussing the emergency situation in France, the leaders of the two countries discussed in detail Zelensky's visit to the USA. The President of Ukraine shared details of meetings at the White House and the Senate with Macron. According to the head of the Ukrainian state, it is critically important to use every chance to bring peace closer, as well as to coordinate common diplomatic steps. ### Preparation for the winter season Special attention in the conversation was paid to preparing Ukraine for winter. The parties discussed the supply of kits for air defense and the energy sector, which are necessary for the country's survival in wartime conditions. France promised to work on finding solutions to support Ukraine in this matter. ### Situation in France Earlier, it became known that Emmanuel Macron called a crisis meeting due to the rampage of nature. According to media reports, the fire has engulfed tens of thousands of hectares of forest, which required the evacuation of residents. Meteorologists warn of the return of extreme heat, due to which the risk of new fire outbreaks remains extremely high.