French president reaches out to Trump after US election victory
The Élysée Palace reports that Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump agreed to continue dialogue on Ukraine and Middle East conflicts during their post-election conversation.
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France begins training Ukrainian Anna of Kyiv Brigade, pledges equipment support
2,300 Ukrainian soldiers are undergoing training in infantry combat, armored warfare, and air defense as part of a comprehensive military program.
Bloomberg: Scholz, Biden, Macron, and Starmer to meet on 12 Oct for crucial Ukraine talks
The leaders will then join a Ukraine Contact Group summit at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, with Biden at the helm.
Germany prepares a meeting between Biden, Scholz, Macron and Starmer to support Ukraine – Spiegel
Less than a month before the US presidential election, Joe Biden will visit Germany and potentially meet with European counterparts to reaffirm support for Ukraine.
AFP: Macron warns Iran against support of Russia’s war machine
In a recent discussion, French President Emmanuel Macron urged Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian to stop aiding Russia's war against Ukraine and to prevent military escalation between Israel and Lebanon.
Ukraine, EU on edge as Russia-friendly French far-right rises to power
As the National Rally party, known for its ties to Russia, secures a significant portion of the vote in France's legislative elections, Ukraine and the European Union brace for potential shifts in France's foreign policy that could undermine support for Kyiv and weaken Paris' influence in Europe.
Macron ready to “continue dialogue” with Putin
French President Emmanuel Macron has stated he would continue dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing his belief in diplomacy.
Zelenskyy cautions West against ‘war fatigue’ and says Putin will not stop in Ukraine
He stressed that for Ukrainians, the ongoing war is not about fatigue but about survival in the face of Russian military aggression.
NATO should deploy non-combat troops to Ukraine
Russia is not going anywhere, so a NATO coalition of the willing might as well help confront it on Ukrainian soil, with the Ukrainian army taking the brunt of the fighting
Biden, Macron agree on using frozen Russian asset profits to aid Ukraine
Group of Seven nations (G7) and the European Union (EU) are considering using profits from almost $300 billion frozen Russian assets to provide Ukraine with a substantial up-front loan, estimated at $2.6-$3.7 billion annually, and secure its financing through 2025.
Welt: France rallies West to send military instructors to Ukraine, but Germany, Italy, and Spain fear consequences
Macron plans to create a coalition to send military instructors to Ukraine.
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.
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.
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
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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
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.