On December 8, 2025, the officials General Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (DSNS) in the Odessa region met with Member of the National Assembly of the French Republic, Frédéric Petit, accompanied by a member of the Rotary Club of Odessa International, Frédéric Panier.
The purpose of the visit was to learn about the work of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Odessa region during the war and to discuss the prospects for cooperation with the French fire brigade in the field of civil protection.
The French MP enriched his visit by also meeting with the city's French community and representatives of Odessa's art and culture scene.
On December 6, Frederic Petit also met the Head of the Kherson Regional State Administration, Oleksandr Prokudin to discuss the security situation in the region and the prospects for implementing joint reconstruction projects.
The head of the OVA informed the French parliamentarian about the challenges the region faces daily due to Russian aggression, including constant shelling, drone attacks, and destruction of civilian infrastructure. During the meeting, key areas of cooperation were outlined, where France's experience could be decisive.
The discussion started with green energy projects, including the installation of solar panels on social and critical infrastructure facilities. The possibility of involving mobile environmental laboratories and conducting joint research to assess the impact of war on the environment was also considered.
Particular attention was paid to the issue of the destruction debris. French companies have significant experience in recycling and eco-construction. The creation of a waste recycling station, would allow the debris to be converted into materials for the reconstruction of roads, public buildings and shelters.
Thank you to Frederic Petit for his visit and willingness to defend the interests of the Kherson region in the French parliament. We appreciate this support and his sincere desire to help our frontline region.
Said Oleksandr Prokudin.
