Reuters: France could announce sending military trainers to Ukraine next week
France could announce sending military trainers to Ukraine next week during Zelenskyy's visit, despite Russian threats, Reuters says.
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Macron: France should maintain a stance capable of intervening if Russia-Ukraine war escalates
"I hope with all my might that we will not have to go to war. However, if we want peace, we must protect it," Macron said.
Macron advocates strategic ambiguity in French troop decisions for Ukraine
Macron advocates for strategic ambiguity about a possibility of French military involvement in Ukraine, emphasizing it as crucial for deterring Russian aggression and enhancing European security.
Macron’s conditions to deploy troops in Ukraine: Russia’s breakthrough and Ukraine’s request
Macron specifies the deployment conditions for French troops in Ukraine: responding to Russian military breakthroughs and acting on formal requests from the Ukrainian government.
Xi Jinping plans 5 day tour to European countries with economic opportunities
Xi Jinping's visit to France, Serbia and Hungary starting on 5 May aims to deepen economic ties with Europe and drive a wedge between the EU and the US.
Among French youth, half would be ready to fight in Ukraine to defend France
According to a survey conducted among French youth, one in two would be ready to join the French army and fight in Ukraine if it was necessary to defend France.
Idea of deploying troops to Ukraine caused a row between Macron and Scholz
As Emmanuel Macron first expressed his idea on the possibility of Western partners stationing their military in Ukraine, German chancellor Olaf Scholz was allegedly enraged at the idea, demanding that the conversation be halted.
Shoigu warns France against deploying troops to Ukraine in rare phone call
The Russian defense minister stated Macron's idea would "create problems for France" in his first such call in 20 months.
Bloomberg: Macron ‘riled’ Washington with statements about sending troops to Ukraine
US warned such move risks clash with Moscow. Officials say Macron's hints aimed to keep Putin pondering but it might have an oposite effect.
Macron says attack in Russia carried out by IS group, warns against accusations of Ukraine
The French president also cautioned Russia against any "exploitation" of the attack (on Ukraine), stating that it would be "cynical and counterproductive for Russia to try to turn this context against Ukraine."
Macron: believing Russia will stop at Donbas, Crimea is a mistake
French President Emmanuel Macron cautioned against underestimating Russia's intentions.
Macron: peace in Europe requires preparation for war
In an interview, Macron also reiterated that the option of sending Western troops should remain open.
Macron, Scholz, and Tusk to hold Ukraine talks in Berlin
The Weimar Triangle meeting with the French President, German Chancellor, and Polish PM will take place in Berlin on 15 March.
Ukraine open to NATO military presence, says National security chief Danilov
Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski suggested that deploying Western troops to Ukraine is a possibility that should not be discounted.
Media: French President Macron postpones 13-14 Feb Ukraine visit
There has been no official confirmation yet.
Reuters: France to send long-range missiles to Ukraine, Macron to finalize security deal in Kyiv
France will send about 40 Scalp long-range missiles and several hundred bombs to Ukraine, as well as more equipment, to boost Ukraine’s defense capabilities against the Russian invasion.
Macron says new security architecture should give guarantees for Russia – Reuters
The West should consider how to address Russia's need for security guarantees if President Vladimir Putin agrees to…
Kyiv to decide when and how to talk with Russia – French President
French President Emmanuel Macron supports holding peace talks between Ukraine and Russia on Kyiv's terms at a time…
Daily review: US sends more Javelins; US, UK, others urge their citizens to leave Ukraine, resultless Normandy talks
Past 24 hours in the war zone Russian hybrid forces launched eight attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donetsk,…
Macron’s Ukraine diplomacy runs into a Kremlin wall
French President Emmanuel Macron held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…