New French foreign minister to visit Ukraine this weekend - media

That's according to BFMTV, which cites Sejourne's office, Ukrinform reports.

According to the report, the new French foreign policy chief is "on his way to Kyiv" where he will meet with Zelensky to demonstrate France's support for Ukraine, which is at war with Russia.

On Saturday, January 13, Sejourne will hold a series of official meetings, including a meeting with the Ukrainian president, scheduled for 16:00 local time.

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Earlier on Friday, Sejourne said that "helping Ukraine means guaranteeing the victory of democracy."

In addition, Sejourne will visit Warsaw and Berlin.

Zelensky was earlier scheduled to meet with the former French foreign minister, Catherine Colonna, who resigned on January 11.

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