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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 1 351 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 22:34 849 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 19:19 558 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 1 990 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 2 561 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 6 440 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 14 279 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 22:43 625 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 1 422 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 20:59 860 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 9 677 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 2 295 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 3 545 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 5 942 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 1 164 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 13:43 420 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 2 876 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 1 452 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 19:53 789 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 4 360 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 1 107 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 16:47 595 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 18 788 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 5 046 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 6 763 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 40 723 79 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations Territorial concessions

Foreign ministers of Britain, France, Germany, and Ukraine postponed meeting in London after Rubio refused to participate - Sky News Foreign ministers of the UK, France, Germany, and Ukraine have postponed a meeting in London for high-level talks on ways to end the war in Ukraine. 23.04.25 09:15 14 321 50 Previously in trend: Peace talks in London

Duda supports Poland’s access to France’s "nuclear umbrella" for protection against potential Russian threat Polish President Andrzej Duda stated that his country should seek protection under France’s nuclear deterrent in the face of a potential threat from Russia. 18.04.25 19:49 1 022 16 Previously in trend: Defence of Europe by France’s nuclear weapons US nuclear weapons in Poland

For first time, Americans, Ukrainians, and Europeans sat at same table. This is diplomatic success - French Foreign Ministry French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot called the meetings held in Paris on Thursday, April 17, a diplomatic success for France. 18.04.25 08:32 2 572 35

Macron met with Rubio and Witkoff: They discussed peace talks to end Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and work of "coalition of willing" On April 17, French President Emmanuel Macron met with U.S. President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, followed by a working lunch at the Élysée Palace. 17.04.25 18:58 1 625 8 Previously in trend: Rubio and Witkoff’s visit to France

Rubio, Witkoff to visit Paris for Ukraine talks - Politico US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Paris this week for talks. 16.04.25 09:35 5 584 25 Previously in trend: Rubio and Witkoff’s visit to France

About six countries are ready to send troops to Ukraine - AFP There are six countries in the "coalition of the willing" that are ready to send a military contingent to Ukraine. 11.04.25 08:27 9 295 33 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers Coalition of the willing

Too early to discuss details of military presence in Ukraine, as peace terms remain unclear – UK General Burkard Britain said that it is too early to discuss the details of the deployment of European peacekeepers in Ukraine, as it is necessary to understand what the conditions for peace will be. 07.04.25 20:19 1 340 26 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers Coalition of the willing

Supporting Ukraine is priority for France In the new geopolitical context, support for Ukraine has been identified as a priority for France, and in 2025, the country is refocusing its strategic priorities on developing international partnerships that are in line with its values and helping those who need it most. 07.04.25 08:15 2 028 10 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine

Healey and Lecorneuil to conven meeting of defense ministers of "Coalition of Willing" on April 10 On Thursday, April 10, the defense ministers of the Coalition of the Willing will hold a meeting in Brussels. The meeting will be chaired by the heads of the defense ministries of Britain and France - John Healey and Sebastian Lecorneuil. 06.04.25 16:39 912 12 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers

There is tangible progress and first details on deployment of security contingent of partners, - Zelenskyy. PHOTOS President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about his meeting with the Chiefs of Defence of Great Britain Anthony Radakin and France Thierry Bourcart. 05.04.25 16:57 6 824 33

French and British Chiefs of Staff Burkhardt and Radakin meet with Zelenskyy, Umerov, and Syrskyi. PHOTOS The Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces, General Thierry Burkhardt, and his UK counterpart, Admiral Anthony Radakin, met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, in Kyiv. 05.04.25 10:52 1 701 19 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers

Negotiations on deployment of foreign troops begin in Kyiv - media A meeting between representatives of France, the United Kingdom and Ukraine on the deployment of a military contingent has begun in Kyiv. 04.04.25 13:21 3 492 15 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers

Kremlin must quickly agree to US ceasefire proposal or reject it - Barrot The "Coalition of the Willing" is preparing options for a truce and demands that Russia respond to the proposal, even if it is negative. 04.04.25 10:50 5 685 7 Previously in trend: Coalition of the willing

Macron comments on Le Pen’s sentence: law is same for everyone French President Emmanuel Macron commented on the sentence to the leader of the National Front Marine Le Pen. 02.04.25 14:20 2 256 23

Trump on Le Pen’s sentence: "Very much like our country" US President Donald Trump, commenting on the ban on French far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running for president for five years after her conviction for embezzlement of European Parliament funds, compared the trial to the trials against him in 2024. 01.04.25 19:05 3 759 40 Previously in trend: the sentence of Marine Le Pen in France

Le Pen sentenced to 4 years and banned from running for office The leader of the National Front, Marine Le Pen, was sentenced to four years in prison in France - two years suspended and two years of arrest with an electronic bracelet. 31.03.25 16:33 8 650 46 Previously in trend: the sentence of Marine Le Pen in France

Ukrainian pilots destroying ground targets with GBU-39, GBU-62, AASM Hammer 250 precision aerial bombs. VIDEO A video showing the combat work of the pilots of the Ukrainian Air Force was published online. 31.03.25 10:01 10 574 10 Previously in trend: Development of Armed Forces Aviation

Europe needs special envoy for Ukraine - Stubb Europe should have its own negotiating team for a peaceful settlement of the war in Ukraine. A special envoy for Ukraine should also be appointed separately. 29.03.25 14:27 1 716 37 Previously in trend: Coalition of the willing

Zelenskyy: Urgent small-group meeting on military contingent in Ukraine to be held in Kyiv Within a week, Ukraine will hold a small group meeting of representatives of the General Staffs of the main countries that are ready to send a military contingent to the country. 28.03.25 20:27 4 553 21 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers

Zelenskyy: Britain and France to represent Europe in talks to end war Europe must be at the negotiating table to end the war in Ukraine, and it will be represented by the United Kingdom and France. 27.03.25 19:59 2 545 26 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations

Macron: European "deterrence forces" will be deployed in Ukraine, covering several areas French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that European "deterrence forces" will be deployed to Ukraine, but they will not be deployed on the front line in Ukraine. 27.03.25 17:32 2 964 24 Previously in trend: Coalition of the willing

Meeting of "coalition of willing" began in Paris: they will discuss prospect of deploying "guarantee forces" in Ukraine A meeting of state leaders has started in Paris to discuss support for Ukraine and the achievement of a just and lasting peace. 27.03.25 13:08 1 780 16 Previously in trend: meeting of the coalition of the willing