France to step up help for Ukraine in "all forms" - government

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian delivers a speech during the Indo-Pacific Ministerial Cooperation Forum as part of the French Presidency of the EU Council in Paris, France, February 22, 2022. Christophe Archambault/Pool via REUTERS

PARIS (Reuters) - France on Thursday pledged to reinforce its support to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said after a government crisis meeting chaired by President Emmanuel Macron, who is due to address the French nation later in the day.

"Following Russia's decision to wage war on Ukraine, President convened a Defence Council this morning to take stock", the Elysee said, adding that the president was due to hold an address shortly.