French politician calls for Macron's resignation over fighter jet deal with Ukraine

Nicolas Dupont-Aignan, president of the minor French political party Debout la France, has called for the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron following his agreement to supply Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine.

In a statement on X Dupont-Aignan criticised the deal, claiming that the cost of providing 100 fighter jets would ultimately fall on French taxpayers, Caliber.Az reports.

Avec quel argent ? Le nôtre bien évidemment !
Une folie de plus, la destitution de Macron s'impose. https://t.co/zFaB0tpRk4

— N. Dupont-Aignan (@dupontaignan) November 17, 2025

"With what money? Ours, of course! Yet another folly, Macron's removal from office is imperative," he wrote, expressing strong opposition to the agreement.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron signed a defence deal on November 17, establishing long-term cooperation between the two countries.

The agreement includes Ukraine’s order of 100 French Rafale fighter jets, SAMP-T air defence systems, and joint defence projects aimed at strengthening Ukraine's military capabilities.

By Sabina Mammadli