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Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

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Peace Summit in Switzerland sparks hysteria in Moscow, says Ukrainian foreign minister

In Moscow, panic prevails as the upcoming Peace Summit threatens the Russian narrative of a divided world over the support of Ukraine, said Ukraine's top diplomat.

byOlena Mukhina

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Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 835: France and Netherlands to boost Ukraine’s arsenal with jets and infantry vehicles

French President Macron announced the transfer of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets and Dutch Defense Minister Ollongren pledged a €400 million investment in infantry fighting vehicles.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

President of France Emmanuel Macron and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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Macron and Zelenskyy sign agreements, announce coalition for military instructors and provide details on Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets

The two presidents signed agreements on assistance and provided details on the transfer of French Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets, in addition to announcing a coalition of countries interested in sending military instructors to Ukraine.

byBenjamin Looijen

Mirage 2000 fighter jets. Illustrative image, photo via Eastnews.ua.

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Macron: France to provide Ukraine with Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets and train pilots

On Thursday 6 June, Emmanuel Macron announced the sale of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine within the year. He added that Ukrainian pilots would be trained in France.

byBenjamin Looijen

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arriving in France. Photo via Zelenskyy on X.

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Zelenskyy in France for D-Day anniversary, calls for ”true unity” to prevail

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Normandy on Thursday 6 June to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings on D-Day during the Second World War.

byBenjamin Looijen

Roshel military light tactical vehicle. Source: Ukrainska Pravda

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Latest news Ukraine

Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer Roshel to invest millions of dollars in plant in Ukraine

The company's CEO, Roman Shimonov, believes the future plant will not only compete with local manufacturers in the Ukrainian market but also sell armored vehicles to Europe, thereby bringing foreign currency into Ukraine.

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

Russia threatens to target French military instructors in Ukraine if they are sent

As France is preparing to announce the deployment of military instructors to Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that any French military personnel sent to Ukraine, whether official or mercenary, would be considered “absolutely legitimate target” for Russian forces.

byVira Kravchuk

The Eiffel Tower in Paris, illustrative image. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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Five coffins discovered at Eiffel Tower marked “French soldiers from Ukraine”

Five coffins containing plaster were discovered on Saturday 1 June at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, with an investigation underway to determine “possible foreign interference”.

byBenjamin Looijen

70th anniversary of the allied forces’ D-Day landing in Normandy, 2014,

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France excludes Russia from Normandy landing anniversary celebrations

Citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, France has decided against inviting any Russian delegation to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II.

byMaria Tril

Ukrainian and French cyber experts are conducting "EndGame" special operation. Source: Prosecutor General's office of Ukraine

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Ukrainian, French cyber experts disable Russian hacker infrastructure during “EndGame” international operation

The Office of the Prosecutor General, together with Ukrainian, US, French, Dutch, British, and German agencies, has dismantled…

byOlena Mukhina

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

Syrskyi: France to send military instructors to Ukraine

France will soon dispatch military instructors to Ukrainian training centers, as part of an agreement between the two countries' defense officials.

byMaria Tril

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Politico: Zelenskyy eyeing D-Day, G7 to rally more Western support against Russia

Zelenskyy aims to attend D-Day commemoration in France and G7 meeting in Italy to plead for increased military support and seizure of Russian assets, according to Politico.

byYuri Zoria

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US Defense Secretary Austin reaffirms restrictions on Ukraine’s use of American weapons in Russia

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reiterated the White House's unwillingness to approve Ukraine's use of US-provided weapons in strikes against military targets in Russia.

byYuri Zoria

A Ukrainian soldier loads a mortar shell under the supervision of a French army instructor (L) during a military training with French servicemen, in a military training compound at an undisclosed location in Poland

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French Head of FM Committee calls for allowing Ukraine to hit Russian territory

The head of the French parliament's foreign affairs committee, Jean-Louis Bourlange, has called on Paris to lift the taboo on Ukrainian strikes with French weapons on Russian territory.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Opinion

Will Spain and France choose EU solidarity over Russian LNG profits?

As the EU prepares sanctions against Russian LNG, two of the bloc's largest importers remain worryingly silent on targeting the Kremlin's energy profits.

byOleh Savytskyi

Macron Tusk Scholz in Paris Weimar triangle

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Opinion

The European Union’s new triumvirate

France, Germany, and Poland are leading the charge for a more assertive and united Europe in the face of existential threats.

bySławomir Sierakowski

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Media: How France organizes the delivery of Scalp missiles to Ukraine

France recycles decommissioned Scalp missiles by refurbishing them inexpensively for transfer to Ukrainian forces combating Russia's invasion.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

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.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

Russian losses in Ukraine reach 500.000, says France

According to Ukrainian military estimates, Russia has lost over 470,000 personnel in the two years since the full-scale invasion.

byYevheniia Martyniuk