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Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron in Paris

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Macron, Starmer to urge Trump not to hold bilateral talks with Russia on Ukraine – The Times

As Starmer and Macron meet with Trump this week, they present a unified front against bilateral US-Russia peace talks on Ukraine, offering European security guarantees for Ukraine in exchange.

byMaria Tril

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Spiegel: EU’s € 20 billion Ukraine aid stuck amid Macron-Meloni tensions

Der Spiegel reveals how French-Italian budget constraints and leadership rivalries are delaying the crucial aid, threatening ammunition supplies and European unity.

byYuri Zoria

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Europe needs 300,000 troops and € 250 billion annually to protect itself from Russia’s threats

European think tanks warn continent must mobilize 300,000 troops and spend €250 billion yearly on defense if US withdraws support, as Russia increases military production by over 200%.

byOlena Mukhina

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France calls second emergency summit on Ukraine amid concerns over Trump-Putin negotiations

Following last week's initial emergency meeting, France broadens its diplomatic initiative to include Baltic states, Nordic countries and Canada, as European leaders work to develop a united approach amid US-Russia negotiations.

byOlena Mukhina

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Zelenskyy, Macron agree that Ukraine needs strong security guarantees

Ukrainian and French presidents spoke following a Paris meeting of European leaders, held a day before US-Russian Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia without Ukraine or EU participation.

byYuri Zoria

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Ceasefire without security guarantees will fail like Minsk agreements, Macron warns

The French President's comments come ahead of direct US-Russia talks on Ukraine, from which both Ukraine and the EU have been sidelined.

byYuri Zoria

Ukraine can use French SCALP missiles into Russia "in self-defense," hints FM Barrot

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“Unthinkable”: French FM Barrot rejects Russia’s G7 return, citing aggression and security threat

Although open to future diplomatic talks, Barrot rejected any dialogue with Russia until it acknowledges Ukraine's need for real security guarantees and possible NATO membership.

byOlena Mukhina

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Macron hosts Paris summit as US-Russia talks on Ukraine raise European concerns

European leaders gather in Paris on 17 Feb. to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine amid fears of a US-Russia "carve-up" that excludes European interests.

byMaria Tril

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Polish FM: Macron convenes European leaders to discuss Trump’s actions

French President Emmanuel Macron will host European leaders in Paris on 17 Feb. for an emergency summit focused on challenges posed by US President Donald Trump.

byMaria Tril

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Macron warns against Ukraine capitulation in peace talks pushed by Trump

Emmanuel Macron advocates for European defense autonomy and economic independence in response to Trump's return, while warning against forced peace arrangements.

byYuri Zoria

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French military releases footage of Ukrainian Mirage 2000 training

French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu confirmed the delivery of Mirage 2000 fighters to Ukraine, initially planned for early 2025.

byMaria Tril

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1079: Ukrainian forces push deeper into Kursk Oblast

Meanwhile, France has delivered its first batch of advanced Mirage 2000-5F fighters to Ukraine.

byOlena Mukhina

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More Dutch F-16s arrive in Ukraine as France delivers its first Mirage 2000 jets

The newly acquired jets will strengthen Ukraine's air defenses, Defense Minister Umierov says.

byYuri Zoria

French Air Force Dassault Mirage 2000B (522/115-OV) taxis to the runway at the 2010 Royal International Air Tattoo, Fairford, Gloucestershire, England. combat fighter jets to UKraine

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France delivers first advanced Mirage fighter jets to Ukraine

France's delivery of modified Mirage 2000-5F fighters marks a significant upgrade to Ukraine's air combat capabilities, featuring NATO-standard communications and the ability to launch long-range cruise missiles against Russian targets.

byOlena Mukhina

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Commander of elite Ukraine-France brigade arrested for concealing desertions

Ukrainian authorities have detained a brigade commander who allegedly failed to report dozens of desertions from a prestigious French training program.

byMaria Tril

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French-trained Ukrainian brigade probed following mismanagement and desertion accusations

Ukrainian authorities launched an investigation into the Anna of Kyiv Brigade following reports of inadequate personnel screening, equipment shortages, and desertion cases.

byYuri Zoria

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Denmark, France, and Lithuania invest € 150 million to modernize Ukraine’s defense industry

The Danish government has taken a leading role in supporting Ukraine's defense industry, contributing €111 million to strengthen Ukraine's domestic weapons manufacturing.

byVira Kravchuk

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Ukraine to use French Mirage jets for ground strikes, not air combat, says Ukrainian pilot

Ukrainian test pilot reveals French Mirage 2000-5F fighters will primarily launch SCALP missiles against ground targets, working alongside F-16s in a specialized tactical approach. The strategic decision comes as experts acknowledge Russian air superiority capabilities would limit the French jets' effectiveness in direct air combat.

byOlena Mukhina

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Several EU countries ready to send peacekeeping forces to Ukraine, Ukrainian MFA says

Discussions on EU peacekeeper deployment come as Trump plans to seek a ceasefire in the Russo-Ukrainian war next month.

byYuri Zoria

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Europe may send 100,000 peacekeeping troops in Ukraine in event of ceasefire

European powers contemplate their largest military deployment to guarantee Ukraine's security, though key questions about mandate and composition remain unresolved.

byOlena Mukhina