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France to send European equivalent of American Patriot Aster 30 missiles to Ukraine

The military aid France is to send to Ukraine is not new, but "still operational." According to French Defense Minister Lecornu "transfer of weapons to Ukraine does not affect France's national security, as they are decommissioned."

byMaria Tril

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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.

byMaria Tril

France to manufacture 78 Caesar howitzers for Ukraine - Defense Minister

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France to deliver 78 Caesar self-propelled artillery units and shells to Ukraine

France also intends to supply Ukraine with 80,000 shells for 155mm guns this year, a significant increase from the 30,000 provided since the start of the large-scale invasion.

byOrysia Hrudka

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EU’s import restrictions can prolong the war, Ukraine’s agriculture minister says

The falling prices of grain should be attributed to bumper harvests in the United States and Latin America, Solskyi says.

byOrysia Hrudka

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France may requisition or force prioritize arms factories for faster Ukraine output

With stocks strained, France's defense chief said he may requisition arms makers' capacity or dictate priorities to speed up production for Ukraine's battlefield demands.

byYuri Zoria

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France, Germany allow tank manufacturer KNDS to establish branch in Ukraine

KNDS will create a unit in Ukraine to produce ammunition and spare parts for equipment. The memorandum of understanding will be signed in Paris on 26 April

byMaria Tril

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Politico: France joins Poland in push for further restrictions on Ukrainian agricultural imports

Despite their public solidarity, Polish and French leaders agreed to push for measures that could significantly impact Ukraine's trade revenue, with European Commission estimates indicating a potential loss of €1.2 billion,

byIryna Voichuk

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International

Western nations condemn Russian elections in occupied Ukraine as illegitimate

Western leaders reject Putin's election in occupied areas of Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia as illegitimate, decrying the repression of opposition in Russia, lack of genuine competition.

byYuri Zoria

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Macron vows “concrete decisions” for future Ukraine visit, details his shift from dove to hawk on Russia

Macron plans to visit Ukraine with "concrete" proposals for greater support against Russian aggression, outlining upcoming military aid to bolster Ukraine's defenses, asserts that Russia must not win, is ready for possible escalation, and distinguishes between the Russian regime and its people.

byYuri Zoria

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Reuters: Russia will be asked for ceasefire during Olympics, Macron says

Russia will be asked to observe a ceasefire in Ukraine during the Paris Olympics, French President Emmanuel Macron…

byOlena Mukhina

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French ex-National Rally leader Le Pen, once Putin’s ‘friend,’ condemns Russian invasion

Despite her party's long-standing ties to the Kremlin and her own reputation as "Putin's friend," Marine Le Pen criticized Russia's actions in Ukraine, calling it a "war at the gates of the EU."

byMaria Tril

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Politico: Macron delays Ukraine visit, seeking “tangible results” from allied discussions first

"A bit of time is needed to [conclude] the different coalitions and their operational commitments with our partners," the French diplomat told Politico.

byIryna Voichuk

“We must speak Russia's language of power balance”, says French FM

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“We must speak Russia’s language of power balance”, says French FM

Séjourné stressed the importance of speaking to Moscow in its own terms, emphasizing the need for a strong stance against increasing Russian aggression.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

French FM Stéphane Séjourné. Screenshot: Youtube/Euroaktiv

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French FM: “Ukraine didn’t ask us to send troops. We don’t exclude anything”

France's FM said Ukraine didn't "ask us to send troops" yet, but nothing can be excluded in the near future. Baltic foreign ministers praise France for "out-of-the-box" thinking.

byYuri Zoria

French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu

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Three French companies to set up production in Ukraine

According to French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, French companies will partner with Ukrainian companies to manufacture spare parts and possibly ammunition. The first production reportedly has to be set until summer 2024.

byMaria Tril

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Moldova’s president signs defense agreement with France, warns of Russian threat

After signing a bilateral defense and cooperation agreement with France, Moldova's President Maia Sandu cautions that Russia will pose a threat to the rest of Europe if it prevails in Ukraine.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine support cannot have limits, Macron tells French party leaders

French president defends possibility of sending troops to Ukraine ahead of bilateral security agreement

byAlya Shandra

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France to expand Ukrainian military training with air and naval programs

In total, France has trained nearly 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers since the onset of the Russian full-scale invasion, with 8,800 trained in 2023 alone.

byIryna Voichuk

Emmanuel Macron, President of France, during press conference after NATO extraordinary SUMMIT 2022. Brussels, Belgium.

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Macron says Ukraine’s allies must not be cowards, rise up to historic challenge

Macron urged Ukrainian allies not to be cowardly in supporting the country against Russian aggression, urging them to "rise to the occasion."

byYuri Zoria

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Macron: No French troops to be sent to Ukraine in “near future”

In response to international reactions, Macron clarified France's position on sending troops to Ukraine, stating that France is not "considering sending French troops to Ukraine in the near future."

byIryna Voichuk