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Zelenskyy arrives in Paris to meet with Macron and sign important agreement. PHOTO On the evening of 16 February, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the French capital, Paris. 16.02.24 20:40 3 353 36 World

"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 2 842 36 Previously in trend: Transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine Use of frozen assets of Russian Federation

Zelenskyy: We will discuss sending French troops to Ukraine during Macron’s visit to Kyiv Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he and Emmanuel Macron would be able to discuss the initiative to send troops to Ukraine when the French president arrives in Kyiv. 22.04.24 19:26 4 979 36 World

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 2 521 35

Ukraine and France together defend freedom and security of Europe, - Zelensky met with Macron. VIDEO On the evening of May 14, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with French President Emmanuel Macron. 15.05.23 00:33 3 876 35 World

France’s support for Ukraine "has no limits and no red lines" - Macron French President Emmanuel Macron said that his country’s support for Ukraine has no limits or red lines. 07.03.24 15:57 4 369 35 Previously in trend: Support for Ukraine

Europe seeks alternatives to sending peacekeepers to Ukraine - Reuters Amid discussions about sending troops to Ukraine to ensure security, Europe wants to consider alternative options. 26.03.25 17:33 2 951 35 Previously in trend: Europe is looking for an alternative to peacekeepers in Ukraine

French Prime Minister Attal assured of readiness to supply Ukraine with newest generation of weapons French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal assured that France would provide all possible assistance to Kyiv to ensure its victory. Attal expressed his readiness to supply Ukraine with the latest generation of weapons, such as Skalp missiles and new generation bombs. 05.02.24 22:17 5 053 34 World

We are witnessing incredible alliance between Putin and Trump, - French PM Bayrou French Prime Minister François Bayrou is concerned about signs of an alliance between US leader Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.. 18.02.25 14:06 6 932 34 Previously in trend: Emergency summit in Paris.

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 2 795 34 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine from Europe

Paris and London discuss deployment of troops in Ukraine as security guarantee - media France and the United Kingdom are considering sending troops in the event of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia to ensure Ukraine's security. 03.12.24 08:10 5 868 34

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 6 758 33

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 3 212 33 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine

French socialist MPs concerned about Macron’s comments on Ukraine French socialist MPs have criticized President Emmanuel Macron over his call for Ukraine to "hold realistic discussions on territorial issues" in the context of resolving the conflict with Russia. 08.01.25 16:59 9 038 33

Trump is no longer ally, he is communicating with our enemies – former French President Hollande Former French President François Hollande believes that the United States is "no longer an ally" of the EU under President Donald Trump. 28.02.25 17:39 5 624 33 Previously in trend: Trump’s relations with the EU

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 9 215 33 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers Coalition of the willing

Paris indeed allowed Ukraine to attack Russia with French long-range missiles, - Foreign Minister Barrot Official Paris has granted Ukraine permission to strike Russian territory with French long-range missiles. 23.11.24 18:07 5 438 33 Previously in trend: War

France calls on Russian Federation to reconsider decision to place nuclear weapons in Belarus, - MFA France called on Russia to reconsider the decision to place Russian tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. 26.03.23 22:01 3 704 33 Previously in trend: War

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 4 299 32 Previously in trend: Massive power outages in Europe

France may be able to transfer 6 to 12 Mirage 2000 aircraft to Ukraine - La Tribune The French Air Force has 26 Mirage 2000 aircraft in service. 10.06.24 07:45 6 305 32

France and Belgium support ICC Prosecutor Khan’s request for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders France and Belgium supported the request of the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, regarding arrest warrants for high-ranking Israeli officials and leaders of the Hamas group. 21.05.24 16:28 3 748 32 Incidents

Macron on results of second summit in Paris: We stand with Ukraine and will be responsible for security in Europe French President Emmanuel Macron announced the results of the second meeting to discuss Ukraine and European security, which took place on February 19. 19.02.25 22:59 5 502 32 Previously in trend: Emergency summit in Paris.

France will send military instructors to Ukraine, - Syrskyi France will send instructors to Ukraine to train Ukrainian military personnel. 27.05.24 18:37 4 774 32 World

Macron to host Zelenskyy at the Elysee Palace on December 7 On Saturday, December 7, French President Emmanuel Macron will receive his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Elysee Palace. 06.12.24 22:26 1 741 32

China sends military equipment to Russia, - Macron’s adviser Bonnet Emmanuel Bonnet, the French President’s foreign policy adviser, claims that China is supplying military equipment to Russia. 21.07.23 10:15 10 902 32 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

France to give Ukraine six Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets, not three - MP Gilletti France may provide Ukraine with six Mirage 2000-5F fighters instead of three. In total, the country plans to supply up to 20 such aircraft. 12.11.24 15:59 3 898 31

The French Senate calls for Ukraine to declare at Vilnius summit that it will become a NATO member At the NATO summit in Vilnius, we cannot talk about the timing of Ukraine’s accession to the alliance, but a good outcome would be a clear position that Ukraine will definitely become a member of NATO. 30.06.23 22:06 2 323 31 World

France recognizes Holodomor of 1932-1933 as genocide of Ukrainian people The French Parliament recognized the Holodomor of 1932-1933 as genocide of the Ukrainian people. 28.03.23 21:13 2 554 31 Previously in trend: Support for Ukraine

It’s time to consider deployment of non-nuclear deterrence forces in Ukraine - French Defense Ministry French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu said that it is necessary to consider the deployment of non-nuclear deterrence forces in Ukraine. 22.10.24 12:07 9 889 31

Macron talks to Ukrainian military trained in France and shows footage of Ukrainian brigade training. VIDEO+PHOTOS French President Emmanuel Macron met with Ukrainian soldiers undergoing training in the Grand Est region of eastern France. He also published footage of the AFU training. 09.10.24 21:24 7 016 31

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 4 917 31 Previously in trend: France Nuclear weapon

France has limited number of SCALP missiles it could provide to Ukraine - media France has a limited number of long-range SCALP missiles that it can transfer to Ukraine. 19.11.24 17:10 3 940 30

France claims Russian fighter jet provocation against Reaper drone over the Mediterranean. PHOTO French Defence Minister Sébastien Le Coronneu announced the provocative actions of a Russian SU-35 fighter jet against a French Reaper drone over the Mediterranean Sea. The drone was conducting reconnaissance in international airspace. 05.03.25 12:33 8 351 30 Previously in trend: Provocations of Russian Federation

Zelenskyy arrived in France President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived on a visit to France. 06.06.24 13:30 3 987 30 World

France admits possibility of supplying combat fighters to Ukraine, - Macron French President Emmanuel Macron did not rule out the supply of fighter jets to Ukraine, emphasizing that there is nothing prohibited. 30.01.23 21:19 9 351 30 World

Ukrainian firefighters lined up in corridor, meeting humanitarian aid convoy in France. VIDEO Ukrainian firefighters lined up in the corridor of honour, meeting a convoy of humanitarian aid in France. 28.03.22 11:40 16 503 30 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Aid to Ukraine War

French Parliament recognizes Wagner PMC as a terrorist organization. PHOTO On May 9, French Parliament recognized Wagner PMC as a terrorist organization. 09.05.23 20:51 3 295 30 World

Macron: Russia cannot dictate terms of peace or influence our support for Ukraine Russia cannot influence the support that France provides to Ukraine and cannot dictate the conditions for a lasting peace. 26.03.25 22:27 1 259 29 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s meeting with Macron France’s aid to Ukraine

Germany and France propose not to ban, but to slow down process of issuing visas to citizens of Russian Federation, - Politico Germany and France sent a letter on the eve of the meeting of the ministers of foreign affairs and defense of the EU countries in Prague, in which they suggest not to introduce a complete ban on entry for residents of Russia. 30.08.22 13:45 1 587 29 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia War

Macron's visit to Kyiv is "one of options", there is no decision yet, - spokeswoman for French government A possible visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Ukraine is one of "several options", but nothing has been decided yet. 14.06.22 15:48 3 264 29 World

Macron wants to make excuses after China. He is going to call on EU for strategic awakening, - Guardian French President Emmanuel Macron is going to say at a security forum in Bratislava that Europe needs a "strategic awakening" after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This is how he wants to justify himself after making statements about the EU’s "independence from the US" after his trip to China. 31.05.23 10:53 12 949 29 Previously in trend: War

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 3 210 28 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine PURL program

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 6 886 28 Previously in trend: Production of weapons

Macron gathers European leaders in Paris to discuss support for Ukraine On Monday, 26 February, French President Emmanuel Macron will host European leaders in Paris for a conference aimed at strengthening support for Ukraine. 26.02.24 11:03 4 942 28 Previously in trend: Support for Ukraine

First group of Ukrainian pilots completes training on Alphajet aircraft in France The first group of Ukrainian pilots has completed training on Alphajet jet training aircraft in France. 20.09.24 17:00 9 243 28

On June 15, Macron will visit Kyiv, - French Embassy in Ukraine Macron confirmed that he is planning a visit to Kyiv on June 15. 13.06.22 19:00 2 841 27 Previously in trend: War

French police are investigating anti-Ukrainian graffiti and swastikas. PHOTOS On the eve of the football tournament in support of Ukraine, unknown people painted anti-Ukrainian inscriptions and swastikas in several places in Lille, France. 04.06.22 16:35 10 733 27 World

France does not understand why US stopped cyber operations against Russia - Politico French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot is surprised by reports that Pentagon chief Pete Hagel has ordered an end to offensive cyber operations against Russia. 03.03.25 14:18 4 888 27 Previously in trend: the US stops cyberattacks against Russia