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Germanwings Airbus crashed in South of France. 148 people feared dead. VIDEO An Airbus operated by Lufthansa's Germanwings budget airline crashed in a remote area of the French Alps on Tuesday. All 148 on board are feared dead. 24.03.15 14:28 82 300 193

€1 billion worth of Russian assets seized in France, - Yukos shareholders The former majority shareholders of Yukos, seeking to recover $50 billion from Russia pursuant to a decision of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, have revealed the value of Russian assets seized in France in settlement of part of the debt. They estimate it at €1 billion, i.e. about 86 billion rubles. 22.02.16 22:34 38 816 190

Klimkin convenes Normandy Four due to escalation in Donbas The Head of the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs convenes a meeting of Normandy Four Foreign Ministers on behalf of President Petro Poroshenko. 10.08.15 18:10 22 729 189 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Germany and France demanded immediate cease-fire in Donbas, - joint statement by Merkel and Macron Berlin and Paris have demanded that all parties to the conflict in the east of Ukraine immediately cease fire in the Donbas. 25.07.17 10:50 51 441 187 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine and France to make biopic about Anne of Kyiv Two companies, Ukraine's Kinorob and France's Dadafilms, have announced they were making a historical drama about Anne of Kyiv. 02.06.17 17:46 29 945 186

Ukraine recalls Permanent Ukraine's rep to CoE for consultations in connection with PACE's decision on Russian delegation (обновлено) Министерство иностранных дел Украины отзывает посла из Страсбурга для консультаций из-за решения о возвращении России в ПАСЕ. 25.06.19 17:07 23 980 184

Sanctions against Russia meaningless, - French presidential candidate Fillon French conservative presidential candidate Francois Fillon says EU's sanctions against Russia make no sense. 23.01.17 21:10 42 485 184 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

France's Macron says he convinced Trump not to withdraw troops from Syria so far France convinced U.S. President Donald Trump to continue military campaign in Syria and commit U.S. troops "for the long term". 16.04.18 11:23 37 707 181 Previously in trend: War in Syria

France and Germany convene an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Ukraine The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on the situation in Ukraine on Friday, Feb. 27, where it will discuss the implementation of the Minsk Agreement. 27.02.15 09:57 75 501 178

Hollande Volunteers to Act as Peacemaker between Ukraine and Russia French President Francois Hollande volunteered to act as a peacemaker during a working dinner of G7, held in Brussels yesterday (June 4th). French President will conduct further diplomatic contacts with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine. Today and tomorrow. 05.06.14 16:15 15 774 176 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine must regain control of border with Russian Federation, - Hollande French President Francois Hollande insisted on the full implementation of the Minsk agreements by all parties. 21.01.16 18:07 37 761 175

Putin and Hollande meet in Paris. PHOTO Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived to the Elysee Palace in Paris to meet with his French counterpart Francois Hollande. 02.10.15 14:32 26 755 174

So far, no country has formalized its readiness to act as guarantor of Ukraine's security, - Zelenskyi According to the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi, so far no country has formalized its readiness to become a guarantor of security for our country. More specifics should be expected in 7-10 days 16.04.22 17:05 13 757 174 Previously in trend: War

Presidential run-off vote underway in France The final round of France's presidential election has kicked off today as the French are choosing between independent centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. 07.05.17 14:30 10 345 173

"French Foreign Ministry should better demand Russian aggressor to leave Ukraine’s occupied territory," – Interior Minister Avakov on Ayrault’s statement regarding Normandy Four meeting’s objectives Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Arsen Avakov believes that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France should better call on Russia to leave the occupied territory of Ukraine. 19.10.16 13:01 52 674 173 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Macron, Le Pen progress to second round of presidential election in France Upon calculation of 97 percent of received votes, two candidates made it to the second round of election, which is to be held on May 7, - Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron. 24.04.17 10:26 56 727 171

Police apprehend former French President Sarkozy over alleged illegal campaign funding, - Reuters (updated) French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy was held in custody on Tuesday. 20.03.18 15:38 29 564 170

Global community must be decisive and united in its reaction to Russia’s disregard for international law, - Ukraine's president. PHOTO As part of his visit to France, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko held a meeting with President of the French Senate Gerard Larcher. 21.06.16 19:19 8 867 169

Young Portuguese fan tries to calm upset French after his team lost in Euro 2016 final. VIDEO A touching moment was recorded after the Euro 2016 final match in which Portugal defeated France - the host of the tournament. 11.07.16 20:56 73 827 164

President: Granting Ukraine NATO MAP could pave way to peace President Volodymyr Zelenskyi believes that granting Ukraine a NATO Membership Action Plan could pave the way to peace. 16.04.21 16:29 19 133 161

More attacks are coming for Europe, French PM says French authorities knew attacks were being prepared and has warned that more are expected to come. 16.11.15 12:47 20 355 160 Previously in trend: Attacks in Paris

Kyiv expects Paris to drop the idea of Mistral delivery to Russia - Ukrainian ambassador to France Ukraine expects France to renounce the idea to deliver Mistral-class helicopter carriers to Russia. 09.04.15 18:01 12 748 160

SBU postpones Ukraine entry ban on French presidential candidate Le Pen, - Tkachuk The Ukrainian side has decided not to ban French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen from entering Ukraine. 06.02.17 17:48 12 516 159

Russian MoD representative blames "US, UK and French sponsors of terrorists" for killing Russian medical worker in Syria A Russian female army medic was killed in hospital shelling in the Syrian city of Aleppo, while two other medics received injuries. One of those injured subsequently died in the hospital. 05.12.16 17:45 73 381 158

Poroshenko about Mistral Sale: "We Are Disappointed by France's Decision... This Is a Matter of Values, not Money" Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said he is disappointed by France's decision to continue cooperation with Russia under the Mistral helicopter carrier program. 24.07.14 16:48 25 118 156 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

France and UK follow US in allowing SCALP/Storm Shadow missiles to strike Russia - Le Figaro The United Kingdom and France, after the United States' permission, also gave the green light to strike deep into Russia with SCALP/Storm Shadow missiles. 18.11.24 08:54 25 889 146 Previously in trend: War

ISIS threatens terrorist acts in Washington Islamic State extremists, who claimed responsibility for the deaths of 129 people in Paris, threaten attacks on Washington. 16.11.15 16:25 22 011 146

"It is not final outcome but beginning of process," – French Foreign Minister on disengagement agreement in Donbas Minister of Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Marc Ayrault welcomed the framework agreement concluded in Minsk regarding withdrawal of troops and hardware from the line of contact at three sections of the front in the Donbas. 23.09.16 16:25 33 281 145 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemns unauthorized visit of French parliamentarians to occupied Crimea The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine strongly condemns the trip of a group of French parliamentarians to the Russian-occupied Crimea. 29.07.16 22:35 17 917 142 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Le Pen got 9M euros from Kremlin for supporting Russia's policy in Ukraine, - media A Russian bank allocated French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen a lone worth 9 million euros in exchange for supporting Russian policy in Ukraine. 03.05.17 16:42 64 973 141

French MPs Demand to Ban Akhmetov Entry in Schengen Area. DOCUMENT 20 French MPs have signed a petition which demands release of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and the application of sanctions to the people of Yanukovych’s circle. 05.03.13 13:41 19 551 140

France Explained to Russia that Mistral Ships Delivery Depends Directly on Stabilization of Ukraine's Crisis The deliveries of Mistral helicopter carriers were postponed until the situation in Ukraine is stable again. 02.12.14 13:06 10 586 139 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Paris concerned about NSDC decision to suspend trade with Donbas, - French Foreign Ministry France is concerned about the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) to suspend transportation of goods from uncontrolled territories across the demarcation line, and calls on the Ukrainian authorities to resume efforts to lift railroads blockade in the Donbas. 16.03.17 17:38 27 137 138 Previously in trend: Blockade of "DPR/LPR"

Air Liquide to leave Ukrainian market Air Liquide is no longer able to continue its remaining activities in the Donets region as the 'DPR' established its administrative control over some Ukrainian companies (including Air Liquide Yenakiieve). 04.03.17 14:28 60 649 136

US, France, Germany to hold consultations on Normandy format The representatives of the US, France, and Germany intended to hold consultations concerning Normandy format, as the U.S. State Department Special Representative to Ukraine Kurt Volker said. 12.08.19 11:56 6 979 135

Lufthansa working on assumption that Airbus А320 crash in France was an accident German airlines Lufthansa said it was working on the assumption that the crash of a plane from its affiliate Germanwings in the French Alps on Tuesday was an accident and that any other theory would be speculative. 24.03.15 23:41 56 481 134

French Foreign Minister: Number of fundamental issues have to be agreed before Minsk summit. We have not achieved results yet French Foreign Minister speaks on the preparation of the "Normandy Four" meeting in Minsk. 09.02.15 17:26 18 278 134 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Zelenskyi arrives in France. VIDEO Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has arrived on a working visit to France, the President's Office has reported on Twitter. 16.04.21 14:10 10 285 133

France will provide Ukraine with Mirage 2000 aircraft and train pilots - Macron French President Emmanuel Macron announced the provision of Mirage 2000 aircraft to Ukraine. 06.06.24 22:21 22 318 133 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

France renounces Russia's presidential vote in occupied Crimea France said it would not recognize Russia's election in the Crimean peninsula annexed by the Russian Federation. 19.03.18 12:11 28 260 133 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Yatseniuk advocates for common position of Ukraine, US, and EU on resolving the conflict in Donbas Prime Minister of Ukraine Arsenii Yatseniuk called for the formation of a unified position of the U.S., Ukraine, Germany and France to resolve the conflict in the Donbas. 05.02.15 22:45 17 220 132 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

US Department of Treasury representative to persuade France and Germany to maintaine sanctions pressure on Russia The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced today that Acting Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Adam J. Szubin will visit Paris and Berlin on June 7-8. 04.06.16 17:52 10 427 132 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine ready to help restore Notre-Dame Cathedral, - Culture Minister Nyshchuk Ukraine is ready to help France restore Notre-Dame de Paris - one of the most famous historical monuments in the French capital – which suffered significant damage in a fire, Ukrainian Culture Minister Yevhen Nyshchuk said. 16.04.19 11:19 6 608 132

France will hand over Caesar ACS and Milan anti-tank missiles to Ukraine, - Macron France will supply a batch of Milan anti-tank missiles and Caesar self-propelled artillery units to Ukraine. 22.04.22 15:52 35 238 129 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

French Ambassador talks about disappointment of G7 countries with state of fight against corruption in Ukraine France, as well as other countries of the G7 (Big Seven), are disappointed with the state of the fight against corruption in Ukraine, said French Ambassador to Ukraine Etienne de Poncins. 01.02.21 15:28 16 562 128 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

French President Told Yanukovych Off in His Greeting Diplomats are calling the first contact of French and Ukrainian Presidents "unprecedented in their experience" - it is not just another criticism but a warning on freezing the relations until changes are made. 21.09.12 11:54 14 734 127 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU

Macron says under what condition France can send troops to Ukraine - if front moves "towards Odesa or Kyiv" - L’Independent French President Emmanuel Macron said he was ready to send troops to Ukraine if the front line moves towards Odesa or Kyiv. 08.03.24 09:33 21 321 123 Previously in trend: War

Nice attacker a criminal who became depressed after wife left him, - The Telegraph Previously, he was known to the police for violence and using weapons, but had no direct links with terrorism. 15.07.16 20:40 37 396 123 Previously in trend: Attack in Nice