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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

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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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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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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

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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.

byYuri Zoria

Protest Ukraine activists make Russia pay reparations

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WSJ: Germany opposes seizing Russian assets, fearing WWII-era reparations

The U.S. and U.K. say commandeering Russian assets is crucial for Ukraine's victory, but Europe remains divided.

byAlya Shandra

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Media: Macron urges stronger European defense, warns against overreliance on US

French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a stirring address at Sorbonne University in Paris on 25 April, urging for a more robust and unified European defense strategy.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukrainian pilots undergo six-month basic training in France before advancing to F-16

Young Ukrainian pilots, aged 20 to 22, are undergoing a six-month initial training phase in France, preparing for subsequent specialized F-16 training in the USA or European nations with these aircraft.

byYuri Zoria

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Le Parisien: French company supplies avionics to Russia’s VIP planes violating sanctions

A former executive of PGA Astronics disclosed to Le Parisien that the company equipped and maintained Russian aircraft used by high-ranking officials, including President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

byVira Kravchuk

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Defense innovations of French developers to be tested in Ukraine

In a bid to bolster Ukraine's military capabilities, the country will test an array of French innovations, including drone countermeasures.

byMaria Tril

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Reuters: Macron to ask for help from Beijing in establishing truce between Ukraine and Russia during Olympics 2024

Despite a tradition of peace, Russia reacted cautiously to French President Macron's proposal for a truce during the Paris Olympics, citing concerns over potential Ukraine's violation, although no evidence of Kyiv breaching peace agreements was provided.

byOlena Mukhina

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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.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Ukrainian pilots begin training in France before F-16 transition

Ukrainian fighter pilots are undergoing initial training in France, with plans to transition to F-16 jet training, supported by a collaborative European effort to strengthen Ukraine's aerial capabilities against Russian aggression.

byYuri Zoria

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“After Ukraine it’s the EU and many EU countries are scared,” French PM says

"It's true that we need to do more, we need to do even more," Attal added.

byOrysia Hrudka

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No sense in talking to Russia, Europe must support Ukraine, French FM says

French FM Séjourné is skeptical about dialog with Russia, highlights Europe's crucial role in providing long-term aid to ensure Ukraine's victory against the Russian invasion, emphasizing the importance of European unity and commitment.

byYuri Zoria