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"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 2 610 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 15:27 387 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 28 544 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 5 089 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 5 180 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 08:41 632 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 1 853 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 12:46 695 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 22:34 794 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 1 992 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 14 203 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 19:49 649 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 21:18 917 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 1 243 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 1 088 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 6 640 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 1 180 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 13:23 502 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 15 636 115 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 15:46 690 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 6 829 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 2 479 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 1 248 9 Previously in trend: Macron’s conversation with Putin

Zelenskyy arrives in Strasbourg: to address PACE session On the evening of 25 June, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Strasbourg (France) for the first time. 25.06.25 22:34 731 5 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s visit to Strasbourg

Umerov meets with Lecornu: discuss defense industry development and cooperation in missile sector Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and his French counterpart Sébastien Lecornu discussed the launch of joint projects between the two countries, particularly in the missile sector, during a meeting in The Hague. 25.06.25 19:19 481 10 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine Ukrainian defense industry

Zelenskyy and Macron discuss delivery of additional Mirage jets and strengthening sanctions on Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron to coordinate next joint steps and discuss diplomatic efforts to pressure Russia and increase support for Ukraine. 24.06.25 22:19 1 785 9 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine Supply of Mirage jets to Ukraine

Accident in France: first group of injured teenagers returns to Ukraine. PHOTOS The first Ukrainian teenagers and their accompanying persons who suffered as a result of a road accident in France on 13 June arrived in Ukraine. 18.06.25 12:39 2 467 0 Previously in trend: Bus accident with Ukrainians in France

Bus carrying Ukrainians crashes in France: four dead, over 40 injured. PHOTO A bus transporting Ukrainian citizens was involved in an accident in the French department of Sarthe. Four people died as a result of the crash, and over forty others were injured. 13.06.25 18:49 6 206 11 Previously in trend: Bus accident with Ukrainians in France

Mirage 2000 fighter jets conduct demonstration flight over Black Sea. PHOTOS A patrol of Mirage 2000 fighter jets from France conducted a demonstration flight over the Black Sea, "drawing" Ukraine’s national emblem — the trident — in the sky. 04.06.25 18:56 14 109 27 Previously in trend: Mirage-2000 in the skies of Ukraine

France to provide Ukraine with €200 million for reconstruction and EU integration – Shmyhal France will allocate an additional €200 million to support Ukraine’s reconstruction projects and integration with the European market. 03.06.25 22:43 507 4 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine

France and Britain believe deployment of Western troops in Ukraine is still possible - FT France and the United Kingdom believe that the plan to deploy a foreign contingent in Ukraine after the end of hostilities is still possible. 27.05.25 18:20 1 290 15 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers Foreign troops in Ukraine

Russia claims to want negotiations but does everything to avoid peaceful resolution – French Foreign Ministry Russia is behaving hypocritically and is trying to buy time by pretending to be open to negotiations. 22.05.25 20:59 772 14 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations

France resumes supply of aviation kerosene for Ukrainian fighters France has resumed the supply of aviation kerosene for the fighters of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. 21.05.25 17:26 9 499 6 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine

France will finance and transfer robotic demining systems to Ukraine. PHOTO Ukraine will soon receive six ROCUS robotic demining systems, created by the French company CNIM Systèmes Industriels in cooperation with Estonian Milrem Robotics. 21.05.25 11:11 2 189 7 Previously in trend: Demining of Ukrainian territories France’s support for Ukraine

Barrot after approval of 17th package of sanctions against Russia: We must strangle Russian economy French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has called on the European Union to prepare a new, strengthened package of sanctions against Russia. 14.05.25 13:01 3 388 15 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Russia has shown no intention of making progress toward peace, must act without delay – statement by "Weimar+" foreign ministers The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom and the EU High Representative stressed that Russia must demonstrate its desire for peace without delay. 12.05.25 20:28 5 838 12 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations

France and Britain are still determining parameters of possible contingent in Ukraine France and the United Kingdom have not yet agreed on the parameters for the deployment of a Western contingent in Ukraine after the ceasefire, but they note that it will not be the main guarantee of security, it is necessary for peace agreements to be lasting. 10.05.25 18:13 1 045 7 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers

Support for Ukraine is one of France’s priorities - Barrot France continues to support Ukraine. Among the priority areas is military assistance. In particular, the newest component of this assistance is fighter jets, as well as training and ammunition supplies. 10.05.25 13:43 326 0 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine

Ukraine should be given necessary weapons, but it should be done quietly, - Macron French President Emmanuel Macron said that it is necessary to maintain "strategic uncertainty" and not to say out loud how much and what kind of weapons a country provides to Ukraine. 07.05.25 17:02 2 710 34 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine from Europe

Signal to Putin and Trump: France and Poland deepen defense cooperation - Financial Times France and Poland intend to sign a large-scale agreement covering defense and economic issues, which is the latest step by European countries to deepen military ties amid Russian aggression and uncertainty about US security guarantees. 02.05.25 12:39 1 360 10 Previously in trend: Cooperation between France and Poland

French Foreign Ministry accused Russian GRU of cyberattacks, in particular during elections and Olympics The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accused the Russian GRU of cyberattacks on public and private companies with the help of the APT28 hacker group, also known as Fancy Bear. 29.04.25 19:53 657 9 Previously in trend: cyber attacks on France

Ukraine offers assistance to Spain, Portugal, and France in addressing energy crisis – Sybiha Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha offered Ukraine’s assistance to Spain, Portugal, and France, which today suffered from major blackouts, to help overcome the energy crisis. 28.04.25 21:27 4 216 32 Previously in trend: Massive power outages in Europe

French government: Crimea issue is central to negotiations, cannot be resolved without Ukraine’s opinion The issue of Crimea is central to negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. 28.04.25 16:44 963 7 Previously in trend: Peace agreement on ceasefire

Sybiha and French Foreign Minister Barrot discussed peace process and coordinated following steps Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot met in Rome to discuss the peace process and coordinate further steps. 26.04.25 16:47 462 3 Previously in trend: Barrot meets Sybiha

France, Britain and Germany push Ukraine to make concessions because of US position - FT Concerns are growing in the UK, France and Germany over the hardening of the US position on the war in Ukraine and the loss of patience of US leader Donald Trump with the negotiation process. 24.04.25 09:25 18 565 96 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations Territorial concessions

Peace deal with Russia should include territorial integrity of Ukraine - Elysee Palace Any peace agreement to end Russia's war against Ukraine must take into account the territorial integrity of Ukraine. 23.04.25 16:59 4 937 22 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations France’s support for Ukraine

Peace talks with foreign ministers in London postponed - British Foreign Office Peace talks on Ukraine with the participation of foreign ministers of a number of countries, which were to take place in London today, have been postponed. 23.04.25 12:59 6 613 18 Previously in trend: Peace talks in London

Britain and France are open to scenario where Ukraine agrees to lose control over some territories - WSJ The proposal to officially recognise the occupation of the territories by Russia has caused concern among both Kyiv and its European partners. 23.04.25 11:10 40 538 79 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations Territorial concessions