INFO BFMTV – The two First Ladies discussed in particular the reception of Ukrainian children and adolescents in French hospitals so that they can continue their cancer treatment.
An exchange between First Ladies. Brigitte Macron met Olena Zelenska, wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly this Tuesday in New York, according to information from BFMTV.
The two women spoke for about an hour at the Ukrainian Institute of America. Subject of discussions: the “Stork” operation. This is to welcome Ukrainian children and adolescents so that they can continue cancer treatment in French hospitals. Another topic discussed: the education of young Ukrainian refugees in France.
“Relationships that are not only cordial but friendly”
During a visit to Ukrainian refugee children in Épinay-sur-Seine last March, Brigitte Macron confided that she “communicated[ait] in writing “with Olena Zelenska. The latter had mentioned in an interview with Parisian relations “not only cordial, but friendly” with the French First Lady. “One of her first words of support came from her,” the Ukrainian First Lady also said.
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