France

Violation of Greenland’s sovereignty will have unprecedented chain reactions, - Macron France has stated that any violation of Greenland's sovereignty will lead to unprecedented chain reactions. 14.01.26 18:34 1 570 20 Previously in trend: US control over Greenland Macron’s statement after the Trump-Zelenskyy argument Trump wants to see Greenland as part of US

Britain and France could send up to 15,000 troops to Ukraine after peace deal, - Times The United Kingdom and France may send up to 15,000 soldiers to Ukraine if a peace agreement is reached. 08.01.26 10:39 832 16 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers

Russia’s war against Ukraine to be discussed in Paris in Weimar Triangle format Today, January 7, the foreign ministers of Germany, France, and Poland will hold a meeting in Paris in the Weimar Triangle format to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine. 07.01.26 14:36 612 17 Previously in trend: Peace process

Zelenskyy held meeting with Macron: We are preparing important political steps President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared details of his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. 06.01.26 15:48 1 778 15 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s meeting with Macron

French, German and British embassies sing "Shchedryk" in Kyiv metro. VIDEO On Christmas Eve, employees of the British, German and French embassies sang "Shchedryk" in the Kyiv metro as a sign of solidarity with Ukrainians. 24.12.25 18:59 3 993 18

Russia is demonstrating its unwillingness to stop war and is deliberately continuing its offensive actions, - Syrskyi. PHOTO Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi met with a French military delegation led by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of France General Fabien Mandon. 20.12.25 15:20 1 070 9

Ukraine meets French and British military delegations, discusses possible international contingent deployment Ukrainian representatives held talks with French and British military delegations led by the chiefs of staff, General Fabien Mandon and Sir Richard Knighton. The key focus was on implementing security guarantees for Ukraine. 19.12.25 20:24 825 20 Previously in trend: Security guarantees for Ukraine

Representatives from Ukraine, US and Europe will meet on 13 December to discuss Trump’s peace plan, - Axios On Saturday, 13 December, a meeting of senior officials from the United States, Ukraine, France, Germany and the United Kingdom will take place in Paris to discuss President Donald Trump's peace plan. 11.12.25 18:58 952 10 Previously in trend: US peace plan Peace negotiations

Ukraine should strengthen its cooperation with China to counter spread of Russian narratives – French ambassador Veyssière The Ukrainian government should collaborate more closely with countries where Russia is attempting to disseminate narratives about Ukraine's inevitable defeat. 05.12.25 21:12 696 11 Previously in trend: Kyiv security forum

Macron calls on Xi Jinping to help achieve moratorium on strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure French President Emmanuel Macron met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. 04.12.25 10:38 1 715 11 Previously in trend: Macron’s visit to China

Journalist Sviatnenko spoke to Putin’s daughter on streets of Paris: "You can call your father and say, ’Dad, stop shelling Kyiv". VIDEO Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Sviatnenko met the alleged daughter of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Yelizaveta Krivonogikh, also known as Luiza Rozova, in Paris. Sviatnenko asked her several questions about Russia’s war against Ukraine. 03.12.25 21:20 18 106 55

We are working to ensure that there will be no third invasion by Russian Federation, — Zelenskyy During his working visit to France, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the key tasks for our country remain absolutely clear: strengthening defense, obtaining effective security guarantees, and preserving Ukraine's independence and sovereignty. 01.12.25 18:53 1 463 44 Previously in trend: Security guarantees for Ukraine

Peace talks in Ukraine impossible without Europeans, - French Foreign Minister Barrot French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot insists that peace talks in Ukraine are impossible without European involvement. 01.12.25 14:42 915 17 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations

Ukraine to receive French counter-drone systems with built-in AI. PHOTO On 17 November, at one of France’s military bases, Alta Ares showcased its technologies to Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The company focuses on developing solutions to defend against kamikaze drones, including creating an AI-powered system for interceptor drones. 18.11.25 13:58 70 0 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Ukraine will receive eight SAMP-T air defense launch systems from France, - Zelenskyy The new agreement with France provides for a significant strengthening of Ukraine's defense capabilities, particularly in the field of air defense and aviation. 17.11.25 16:23 3 142 33 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine

Ukraine will be first to receive improved generation of SAMP/T air defense system, - Macron Ukraine will be the first customer country to receive the new SAMP/T air defense system, which is currently under development. 17.11.25 15:18 1 742 8 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine

Ukraine orders 100 French Rafale fighter jets – Zelenskyy (updated) Ukraine will order 100 French Rafale fighter jets from France. 17.11.25 13:58 4 541 64 Previously in trend: French assistance to Ukraine

Zelenskyy and Macron sign agreement on Ukraine’s acquisition of defence equipment. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French leader Emmanuel Macron signed an agreement aimed at strengthening Ukraine. 17.11.25 13:19 2 070 21 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine

Historic agreement with France has been prepared. There will be significant strengthening of our combat aviation - Zelenskyy France and Spain are preparing aid packages for Ukraine. 16.11.25 08:17 4 803 54 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine Spainish aid to Ukraine

We are preparing strong, historic agreement with France – Zelenskyy Ukraine is preparing a historic defence agreement with France and an energy agreement with Greece to secure gas supply guarantees. 14.11.25 22:59 3 148 28 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine PURL program

Reduction in US troops will not affect European security, - French Defense Ministry The French Ministry of Defense has stated that NATO's eastern flank will remain stable and secure despite the reduction of US troops in the region. 29.10.25 19:20 459 2 Previously in trend: Romanian defence strategy

France has put its new M51.3 nuclear missile into combat service — range up to 10,000 km France has put into service the upgraded M51.3 ballistic missile with a TNO-2 nuclear warhead. It has a range of up to 10,000 km and will form the basis of the naval nuclear forces on Le Triomphant submarines. 29.10.25 17:32 4 805 31 Previously in trend: France Nuclear weapon

Palianytsia, putsvirinok and "forgive my French": employees of French Embassy in Ukraine held language challenge. VIDEO The staff of the French Embassy in Ukraine celebrated the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language in an original way. The diplomats decided to arrange a real language challenge - they tried to pronounce several well-known Ukrainian words, including "palianytsia", "putsvirinok" and the phrase "Glory to Ukraine!". 28.10.25 10:11 12 854 25

France to provide Ukraine with additional Mirage fighter jets and Aster air defense missiles – Macron France will provide Ukraine with a new batch of military aid, including Mirage fighter jets and Aster missiles. 24.10.25 19:58 4 818 19 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine AFU aviation

NATO Secretary General to visit UK for "Coalition of Willing" meeting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to attend "Coalition of the Willing" meeting in London on October 24 23.10.25 21:59 567 6 Previously in trend: meeting of the coalition of the willing

"Reparations loan" will provide Ukraine with weapons for three years – French Foreign Minister Barrot Loans backed by frozen Russian assets will help Ukraine purchase weapons for at least three years. The European Commission plans to approve the "reparations loan" by the end of 2025. 20.10.25 15:39 2 798 36 Previously in trend: Transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine Use of frozen assets of Russian Federation

France to raise defense budget by over €6 billion and step up support for Ukraine – Defense Ministry France, despite economic constraints, plans to increase its defense budget by more than €6 billion and continue strengthening support for Ukraine amid the protracted war and growing threats to European security. 15.10.25 15:27 495 0 Previously in trend: Defense expenditures France’s support for Ukraine

MiG-29 crew destroys Russian drone operators’ position with high-precision AASM HAMMER aerial bombs. VIDEO The crew of a Ukrainian MiG-29 destroyed the position of Russian drone operators in the north. 15.10.25 11:15 28 809 10 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

French journalist Antoni Lallikan killed by Russian FPV drone in Donetsk region Russian occupation forces killed French photojournalist Antoni Lallikan in an FPV-drone strike near Druzhkivka, Donetsk region. 03.10.25 20:29 5 228 12

Captain of tanker belonging to Russia’s "shadow fleet" will stand trial in France: he faces imprisonment and fine The captain of the Boracay oil tanker, detained off the coast of France, will stand trial in February 2026. According to Censor.NET, citing Associated Press, he is accused of refusing the crew to cooperate with law enforcement agencies. 03.10.25 10:44 5 262 20 Previously in trend: Russia’s shadow fleet

All European countries face destabilization from Russia, - Macron French President Emmanuel Macron said that recent violations of airspace in Europe are proof that all European nations also face threats of destabilization from Russia 24.09.25 08:41 664 4 Previously in trend: Airspace violation

Nawrocki will urgently visit Berlin and Paris due to invasion of "Shaheds" in Poland Polish President Karol Nawrocki has changed his work schedule due to the Russian drones flying over the country and will visit Berlin and Paris. 14.09.25 11:08 1 902 44 Previously in trend: Shaheds flew into Poland

France summons Russian ambassador over drone incursion into Poland - Barrot On Friday morning, the French Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador in response to the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace. 12.09.25 12:46 728 9 Previously in trend: France summons Russian ambassador

We see no signals from Russia that it wants to end war, pressure must be increased – Zelenskyy France and other countries now want to bring peace as close as possible, but Russia is not giving such signals, so pressure on Moscow must be increased to move toward diplomacy. 03.09.25 22:34 829 20 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Ending the war

Europeans ready to provide security guarantees to Ukraine on day peace accord is signed – Macron European countries are ready to provide Ukraine with security guarantees on the day a peace accord with Russia is signed. 03.09.25 21:29 2 045 39 Previously in trend: Security guarantees for Ukraine

Former deputy head of Kharkiv regional council Skorobohach detained in France Former deputy head of the Kharkiv Regional Council, Volodymyr Skorobahach, was detained at the request of the NABU in France. 02.09.25 23:04 14 336 24 Previously in trend: Skorobohach’s extradition

Macron and Zelenskyy to meet on September 3 in Paris - media French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris on Wednesday ahead of the Coalition of the Willing meeting on September 4. 02.09.25 19:49 678 9 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s meeting with Macron

Ukraine and France coordinating launch of drone production for Armed Forces – Ambassador Veyssière France is working with Ukraine to launch drone production for the Ukrainian army, which could be organized in both countries. Consultations are currently underway. 01.09.25 21:18 937 2 Previously in trend: Production of drones Drone industry

Sanctions will be imposed on Russia if it delays negotiations between Putin and Zelenskyy - French Ambassador Vessier French Ambassador to Ukraine Gaël Vésier considers Russia's proposal to hold a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin in Moscow to be a "delaying tactic." 20.08.25 13:24 1 288 21 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy–Putin meeting

France is against demilitarization of Ukraine, as demanded by Russia. Best guarantee of security is strengthening of army - Minister for European Affairs Haddad Minister for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad stated that any peace agreement on Ukraine must be accompanied by clear security guarantees and that the demilitarization of the country is unacceptable. 17.08.25 11:27 1 134 26 Previously in trend: Demilitarisation of Ukraine Security guarantees for Ukraine

Developer of one of world’s most notorious hacker platforms detained in Kyiv – SSU. PHOTOS Cybersecurity specialists from Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU), working in coordination with the National Police, French law enforcement, and Europol, have uncovered the developer of one of the world’s most notorious hacker platforms. 24.07.25 15:49 6 737 14 Previously in trend: Detention of hackers in Ukraine

Zelenskyy meets with Barrot: French companies ready to manufacture drones in Ukraine. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot. 21.07.25 15:56 1 207 15

Security, freedom and future of Europe are closely linked to fate of Ukraine - Macron Commenting on the conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy that took place today, President Emmanuel Macron assured that France would remain with Ukraine. 18.07.25 13:23 539 4 Previously in trend: Conversation between Zelenskyy and Macron

France will not participate in initiative to purchase American weapons for Ukraine - Politico France will not join the US initiative to purchase US weapons for Ukraine through NATO. 16.07.25 09:13 15 694 115 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine Weapons supplies for Ukraine

French Chief of Staff Burkhard: Russia’s war against Ukraine is strategic attempt to destroy NATO The war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine is an attempt by the Kremlin to undermine European stability and destroy NATO, not just a border conflict, so Europe must strengthen its own defense regardless of U.S. support. 11.07.25 15:46 719 4 Previously in trend: Russia’s attack on NATO countries

France resumes production of SCALP missiles - Lecornu French company MBDA is resuming production of long-range "air-to-ground" cruise missiles SCALP EG. 10.07.25 09:07 6 858 28 Previously in trend: Production of weapons

Demilitarization of Ukraine is "red line" for France, - Lecornu French Foreign Minister Sébastien Lecornu said that demilitarization of Ukraine is a "red line" for Paris, because Ukrainians must ensure their own security. 09.07.25 15:46 2 498 11 Previously in trend: Demilitarisation of Ukraine

French Minister Addad: Macron’s call to Putin means that Europe wants to have only diplomatic process with Russia French President Emmanuel Macron's call to Russian leader Vladimir Putin does not mean that Paris' position on the war in Ukraine and relations with Russia is changing. 08.07.25 18:04 1 276 9 Previously in trend: Macron’s conversation with Putin