In this episode of Off the Record, Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc speaks with Gaël Veyssière, the Ambassador of France to Ukraine.
Together, they explore:
- France’s evolving support for Ukraine since 2022
- The “Coalition of the Willing” and NATO security guarantees
- The YES Conference and shifts in French public opinion
- France’s role in Ukraine’s reconstruction and EU accession path
- The importance of culture, history, and education in diplomacy
- Personal reflections on resilience, food, and the human side of international relations
This candid conversation offers a look into how diplomacy adapts during wartime and why France remains a close friend of Ukraine.