French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu has scheduled a December 28 visit to Ukraine, where talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Alexei Reznikov are to take place, BFMTV reported, citing the country's defense ministry.

Sebastien Lecornu, the French defense minister, will travel to Ukraine on December 28, where he will meet with his Ukrainian counterpart, the channel reported.

The head of the French department will testify to the Ukrainian authorities support of France and pay tribute to the fallen soldiers.