According to sources in the Élysée Palace, the deals will channel financial support for local authorities and critical infrastructure in Ukraine, particularly in the energy sector. The first agreement will allocate EUR 400 million in loans and EUR 50 million in grants to the French Development Agency by 2027, allowing it to “expand its operations in Ukraine.” The agency will provide support for energy and transportation development projects. The second agreement involves the creation of a “support fund” for critical infrastructure in Ukraine, allocating EUR 200 million to it. Specifically, it …