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NATO
OPINION: Emmanuel Macron’s Élysée Palace Blunder
It needed to be said – that NATO was not ruling out any options – but it should have been said in concert. Now the resulting appearance of disunity is playing into Russia’s hands.
March 2, 2024
Germany
Western Allies Slam Scholz for Foot-in-Mouth Comment About UK, French Troops in Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz came under fire from NATO allies for hinting that the UK and France have deployed troops to Ukraine to help with long-range missiles they have supplied.
March 1, 2024
War in Ukraine
West Bad, Russia Strong – Key Points from Putin’s Latest Speech
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s latest address to the nation was mostly a repetition of previous rhetoric and did not address Transnistria’s appeal for Moscow’s protection.
Feb. 29, 2024
War in Ukraine
Macron Says Ukraine Troop Deployment Comments Thought Through
The French president had said after a conference of European leaders that while there was “no consensus” on the sending of Western ground troops to Ukraine, “nothing should be excluded.”
Feb. 29, 2024
NATO
Video: German and French Fighters Scramble to Intercept Russian Reconnaissance Planes
Russian military reconnaissance aircraft violated NATO’s Baltic airspace on Feb. 26 and 27 near Finland and off the coast of Estonia, triggering scramble of French and German jets on alert.
Feb. 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘We’re Not Sending Boots on the Ground’ – War in Ukraine Update for Feb. 28
Ukraine's Defenses take down two more Su-34s; Biden says Ukraine's path to victory will be from US aid, not US troops; More civilian deaths in Donbas
Feb. 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
Macron Not Ruling Out Sending Western Troops to Ukraine
"While there was 'no consensus' on the sending of Western ground troops to Ukraine, "nothing should be excluded. We will do whatever it takes to ensure that Russia cannot win this war," Macron said.
Feb. 27, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Nothing Can Be Excluded’ – War in Ukraine Update for Feb 27
Macron vows whatever it takes to ensure Russia doesn't win; Drone production to reach 1M this year; Poland wags finger at US House leader; Russians make more advances west of Bakhmut and Avdiivka
Feb. 27, 2024
Zelensky Says Call With Trump, Macron After G7 ‘Could Change a Lot’
Zelensky said the post-summit call focused on strengthening Kyiv’s position, cooperation with allies and diplomatic prospects for peace.
June 18, 2026
