"France to Deliver 78 Howitzers to Ukraine to Address Urgent Defense Needs"

France will soon deliver 78 Caesar howitzers and increase its supply of shells to Ukraine to aid in the fight against Russia's invasion. The defense minister also emphasized the need for European countries to reduce reliance on the U.S. for security and expressed concerns about potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy. Additionally, an initiative led by the Czech Republic aims to procure 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine, with support from at least 18 countries.