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.
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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.
“They need ceasefire in lying”: Zelenskyy rebukes US envoy over Ukrainian territory claims
The Ukrainian president sharply criticized American diplomat Steve Witkoff for adopting "Russian propaganda narratives" after Witkoff suggested Ukraine must cede five territories without security guarantees.
Rubio and Witkoff to meet French leaders for talks on Ukraine peace efforts
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Paris this week for high-stakes talks on Ukraine, Iran and trade issues with French leadership.
“When time is right.” Macron to lead Europe’s Putin talks on Ukraine, The Telegraph reveals
In 2022, the French President kept diplomatic channels open with Moscow longer than other leaders, cutting ties only when it became clear Putin wouldn't end the invasion.
UK PM Starmer says sanctions on Russia should increase, not weaken
He said Putin is "playing games" with peace talks, demanding sanctions be lifted first.
France allows deployment of peacekeepers in central Ukraine along Dnipro river – AP
A multinational peacekeeping initiative could see up to 30,000 troops.
Macron unveils Franco-British mission to reshape Ukraine’s armed forces
Macron announces Franco-British mission to restructure Ukraine's military, leading international coalition's comprehensive support strategy at Paris summit.
Macron not planning to ease sanctions against Russia
French President said that all sanctions will be lifted if Russia leaves Ukraine
Macron announces new $ 2.2bn military support package for Ukraine
The package will include military hardware, including anti-tank rockets and air defense systems.
Macron announces Paris meeting of Ukraine coalition next week
European leaders will gather on 27 March to discuss their position on Ukraine and peace process requirements.
Zelenskyy: Russia must stop setting conditions for truce
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's readiness for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire while insisting Russia must stop imposing conditions.
European security advisers travels to Washington amid ceasefire talks
Security advisers from Britain, Germany and France made an urgent trip to Washington as negotiations for a Ukraine ceasefire proceed without European involvement, according to WELT.
Macron urges Russia to accept 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron said on 14 March he had spoken with Ukrainian and British leaders about advancing a ceasefire proposal that Russia has yet to fully accept.
AP: France to lead 30-nation talks on international security force for Ukraine
The proposed international force would maintain stockpiles of heavy weapons and deploy within hours to counter Russian aggression, signaling Europe's pivot toward greater military self-reliance.
I’m President, I’m Commander-in-Chief: Macron turns from maverick to unifier
It took almost a decade for Macron to push through his ideas but it appears he finally got his way
European leaders meet for emergency talks on Ukraine amid Trump’s pivot to Russia
The EU reportedly meets to strengthen Ukraine support amid transatlantic tensions.
Macron floats extension of French nuclear deterrence to other European countries
French President Emmanuel Macron makes it clear that France's nuclear arsenal is sovereign and he is in charge…
We can’t trust Russia’s word, says Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron rejected the idea of trusting Russia. In a televised address to the French people,…