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Russia
French TV Under Fire Over ‘Disgraceful’ Lavrov Interview
More than four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Lavrov on France 2 claimed Moscow was intent on defending “international law.”
March 27, 2026
Russia
France: Russian Strike on Chornobyl Caused €500M Damage
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot presented the first financial estimate of the damage caused by the Russian drone strike, which stands at over $576 million, to his G7 counterparts.
March 26, 2026
Russia
Russia Told France ‘F**k You’ Over Europe’s Role in Ukraine Talks
Moscow bluntly rejected France’s attempt to secure Europe a seat in Ukraine talks, with one senior diplomat describing the Kremlin’s response as: “Sorry, actually, no we don’t...”
March 17, 2026
Germany
UK, Allies Refuse Trump Call to Send Warships as Strait of Hormuz Blocked
Despite Washington’s push to assemble an international naval force to secure the passage by accompanying ships, key US allies appear reluctant to take part.
March 16, 2026
Russia
French FM Declares Ties Restored With CAR, Key Russian Ally
In the face of the CAR’s long-standing instability, Touadera has come to rely more and more on mercenaries from Russia’s Wagner group.
March 13, 2026
Ukraine
French Crédit Agricole Buys Ukrainian Bank Lviv
The French bank bought a lender that has become lucrative for IFIs and investors since the invasion, thanks to its location in Lviv, far from the front lines and air strikes there.
March 13, 2026
France
French Soldier Killed in Drone Strike on Coalition Base in Iraq’s Erbil
A French soldier was killed and six others wounded in a drone strike on a coalition base near Erbil, as regional tensions linked to US-Israeli military action in Iran continue to rise.
March 13, 2026
France
Macron Says France Is Deploying Warships to Middle East, May Launch Hormuz Escort Mission
Paris is sending nearly a dozen warships to the Mediterranean and Red Sea and is considering a naval escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz, President Emmanuel Macron said.
March 9, 2026
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
