KYIV, July 16 - President Petro Poroshenko, during a meeting with representatives of the Airbus Helicopters company, which plans to supply Ukraine with 55 helicopters, has said that some of this aircraft could go for the needs of the Army.

During a meeting with executive director of Airbus Helicopters Bruno Even, senior vice-president, director for Europe Airbus Helicopters Olivier Michalon and French ambassador to Ukraine Isabelle Dumont, the Ukrainian president noted the need for helicopters in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, especially in conditions of protecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, the presidential press service said.