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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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Latest news Ukraine

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

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 834: Macron pledges Mirage jets as Zelenskyy attends D-day commemorations

Ukraine has charged a top Russian general with ordering the Kakhovka dam blast as human rights groups urge ICC to investigate five leading Russian propagandists

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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

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

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The Guardian: Scholz, Macron seem to support allowing Ukraine to strike Russia with Western weapons

Western allies showed divisions over whether to allow Ukraine to use their weapons to hit targets inside Russia, with France and Germany appearing to back some strikes but the US rejecting the idea.

byMaria Tril

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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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Opinion

Europe finds its courage to stand up to Russia

From debates of troop deployment to speeches about the pre-war era, there is a growing sense in the EU that the time for appeasing Putin has passed

byHans Petter Midttun

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

President Xi Jinping Meets with French President Emmanuel

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AP: Emmanuel Macron holds talks Xi Jinping amid spy, trade crises, and Russia’s war

Xi's visit to France signals an attempt to strengthen economic and political ties with the EU, with Xi pledging to suspend aid to Moscow.

byOlena Mukhina

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Xi Jinping begins first European tour in five years in France with Russia’s war, EU trade at top of his agenda

After a trip to France, Chinese President Xi Jinping will also visit Serbia and Hungary, the countries with close ties with Russia.

byOlena Mukhina

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PM Shmyhal says he still can’t confirm that new US military aid has arrived in Ukraine

Ukraine’s PM Denys Shmyhal reports no confirmation of crucial US military aid arrival, necessary for enhancing defensive operations and countering Russian advances.

byYuri Zoria

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 802: Russia masses troops near Chasiv Yar; Poland, France advocate strategic ambiguity on deploying NATO troops to Ukraine

Russia has amassed up to 25,000 troops near Chasiv Yar; France's President and Polish FM advocate for strategic ambiguity regarding the possibility of Western military involvement in Ukraine.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Latest news Ukraine

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

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, screenshot via CBS News.

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Zelenskyy dismisses “Olympic truce” idea, says conflicts with Russia cannot be frozen

Zelenskyy rejects French President Macron’s proposal for an Olympic truce in Ukraine, emphasizing Russia's repeated violations of past ceasefire agreements and the ineffectiveness of international negotiations, including the Normandy Format.

byYuri Zoria

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Finland doesn’t rule out sending troops to Ukraine in the future

Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen supports Macron's strategy of keeping Russia uncertain about Western support for Ukraine, by suggesting troop deployment, while ruling out immediate action but keeping long-term options open.

byYuri Zoria

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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

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Macron: believing Russia will stop at Donbas, Crimea is a mistake

French President Emmanuel Macron cautioned against underestimating Russia's intentions.

byOrysia Hrudka

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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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Latest news Ukraine

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