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French Navy intercepts tanker from Russia in Mediterranean Sea — Macron
France will not tolerate sanctions violations, President Emmanuel Macron declared on 22 Jan. after French naval forces boarded an oil tanker from Russia suspected of operating under a false flag in the Mediterranean.
Moscow’s response to UK-France hub plan: Any Western troops in Ukraine will be targeted by Russian military
Non-combat trainers? Russia doesn't care. Moscow threatens strikes on any Western military presence in Ukraine.
Western allies draft binding pledge to defend Ukraine if Russia attacks again after ceasefire – Reuters
Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris aims to finalize binding guarantees ahead of potential ceasefire.
Macron arrives in China to press Xi on Russia ceasefire in Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron arrived in China on 3 Dec. with a pointed message for Xi Jinping: use Beijing's influence to push Russia toward a ceasefire in Ukraine. The French president's three-day visit marks his fourth state trip to China
Macron announces US joins France-UK security guarantee taskforce for Ukraine as Trump claims deal “very close”
France and Britain will lead a newly formed working group starting 26 November to develop security guarantees for Ukraine, with the United States participating for the first time alongside NATO and Turkey
Macron launches working group on Ukraine security guarantees – US joins for first time
US joins for first time as Zelenskyy prepares trip to Washington.
Zelenskyy and Macron sign defense procurement deal as Paris visit opens door to rafale jets
France is considering a 10-year strategic agreement with Ukraine that would signal the provision of Rafale aircraft, Reuters reported, as President of Ukraine arrived in Paris for talks with Emmanuel Macron on defense cooperation.
Russian drone killed French photojournalist Antoni Lallican in eastern Ukraine
Journalist unions call the killing a war crime and demand an investigation into the attack. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed sorrow over the death of Lallican, killed by a Russian attack.
Macron and Zelenskyy to meet in Paris before talks with European leaders
The talks will follow preparatory work by Western officials, aiming to provide security guarantees to Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia to achieve a ceasefire.
Merz and Macron call for secondary sanctions against Russia’s supporters
Germany and France announced plans to target companies from third countries that support Russia's war machine through oil purchases
Italy’s deputy prime minister tells Macron to “take a rifle” and go to Ukraine himself, sparking diplomatic row
France summoned Italy's ambassador after Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini told Emmanuel Macron to "put on a helmet, take a rifle and go to Ukraine yourself" rather than send Italian troops
Macron says Putin shows no intent to end war—the killing hasn’t stopped
He pointed to new Russian strikes even as world leaders gathered in Washington yesterday.
Macron warns lessons of 30 years are clear — Russia cannot be trusted to keep promises
After the Alaska talks ended without a deal, the French president stresses that any peace must rest on unwavering guarantees for Ukraine.
France to train more Ukrainian pilots on Mirage fighter jets, capable of carrying missiles that destroy Russian command posts
Armed with 2,900-pound SCALP-EGs, Ukraine aims to shatter Russia’s coordination hubs deep behind the frontlines, due to expanded Franco-Ukrainian air cooperation.
Trump delays backing new Russia sanctions over claimed US economic burden and peace deal hopes as Moscow continues to bomb Ukraine
Meanwhile, the UK announces its new sanctions against Russia.
Macron urges US to act: Sanction Russia if it blocks peace
Macron warned that US credibility is on the line if Washington does not act on Russian behavior.
600 tanks, 400 fighter jets, two aircraft carriers: Europe’s shopping list for post-American defense
Europe needs a next-level army if it hopes to defend itself against Russian President Vladimir Putin without US support.
After Trump’s call to Putin, Ukraine says it is possible to sign peace memorandum with Russia
However, the promise of peace flickers against a backdrop of old ultimatums
“This is a tissue” — Elysee Palace denies Russian fake about Macron’s drugs
Russian propaganda outlets falsely identified a tissue used by President Emmanuel Macron as a "packet of cocaine," prompting a direct response from the Elysee Palace.