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Macron Adviser Holds Talks With Russian Officials in Moscow

A senior aide to Macron reportedly visited Moscow for talks as Europe weighs reopening limited dialogue amid stalled Ukraine peace efforts.

By Yuliia Zavadska

Feb. 5, 2026

Europe

France's New Budget Clears the Way for a Military Spending Boost

France on Monday adopted a 2026 budget after lawmakers rejected two more no-confidence motions.

By Tomorrow's Affairs

Feb. 3, 2026

INTERVIEW

Europe

Beyond the Rhetoric: France’s Search for a European Strategic Autonomy

France has a long history not only as an ally of the United States, but also one with a healthy wariness of depending too much on Washington. The rest of Europe could stand to learn from Paris.

By Wojciech Albert Łobodziński

Feb. 1, 2026

Ukraine

France to Boost Ukraine Aid With Power Generators, Weapons Deliveries

France will deliver generators, aircraft and air defense missiles to Ukraine this year, President Zelensky said, after talks with Emmanuel Macron on energy security and military support.

By Kyiv Post

Jan. 28, 2026

Ukraine

Ukraine Drone Troops Claim Big Russian Kill Scores, Announce Expansion Plans for 2026

Ukrainian military stats say four out of five Russian military targets destroyed or damaged in combat in 2025 were taken out by a drone.

By Stefan Korshak

Jan. 28, 2026

Russia

‘Send Them to the Gulag’: Russia’s ‘Super-Rich Celebrity Pigs’ Slammed for Luxury French Alps Party

Russia’s super-rich celebrities are under fire in their home country for attending a lavish party in the French Alps, while Russia’s economy is tanking because of Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine.

By TVP World

Jan. 26, 2026

Russia

Suspected Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Bound for French Port

French forces, with the help of allies, boarded the oil tanker called “Grinch” on Thursday between Spain and Morocco, after it started its journey from the Russian Arctic port of Murmansk.

By AFP

Jan. 23, 2026

Russia

France Seizes Suspected Russian Shadow Oil Tanker in Mediterranean

French President Emmanuel Macron said the country’s navy boarded an oil tanker suspected of ferrying Russian oil on Thursday as Kyiv calls for more actions to curb Moscow’s oil revenue.

By Leo Chiu

Jan. 22, 2026

Featured

ANALYSIS: French Expert’s Claims Ukraine’s F-16s and Pilots Won’t be ‘Up to the Job’ Disproved

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Ukraine

FACT-CHECK: Did Ukraine Run Sting on US Intel to Catch Russia Leaks?

Kyiv has rejected claims by former French operative Vincent Crouzet, saying there is no evidence to support his suggestion that Ukraine fed fake intelligence to the US to test leaks to Moscow.

By Leo Chiu, Kateryna Zakharchenko

Updated: Jan. 19, 2026

France Becomes Main Intel Provider for Kyiv, Macron Says

The French president told the military that Paris has replaced Washington as the main intelligence provider, delivering two-thirds of the capabilities previously offered by the US.

By Leo Chiu

Jan. 16, 2026

France Has Right to Say ‘No’ to US, Paris Says

European leaders are juggling multiple priorities as they try to come up with a plan to end Russia’s war against Ukraine and formulate a response to Washington’s assertive foreign policy posture.

By AFP

Jan. 9, 2026

French Researcher Laurent Vinatier Freed in Russia-France Prisoner Swap

The French researcher was released in exchange for Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin after being arrested under Russia’s “foreign agents” law in June 2024.

By Sophie Watson

Jan. 8, 2026

Russia

Putin’s Moneyman Dmitriev Reportedly Received by US Embassy in Paris After Coalition Talks

French media Le Monde, citing a “well-informed source,” said the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund was in Paris after Tuesday’s talks, raising questions over sanctions and entry rules.

By Leo Chiu

Jan. 8, 2026

Zelensky

Zelensky Wants ‘Clear, Unequivocal Answer’ From Europe on Post-War Security Guarantees

Despite Starmer and Macron’s commitment to put boots on the ground in Ukraine should a peace deal be negotiated with Russia, details of how and when this reassurance force would act remain sparse.

By Kyiv Post

Jan. 7, 2026

Zelensky

Ukraine Continues Peace Talks in France, Another US Meeting Expected

Zelensky said that Ukrainian and US envoys – meeting for the third time in two days – are set to address the most sensitive issues, including territorial disputes and the Zaporizhzhia NPP.

By Alisa Orlova

Jan. 7, 2026

France

UK, France, Ukraine Ink Declaration on Multinational Force in Ukraine

The US for the first time has offered “to support the force in case of attack,” in a development that has been described by European leaders as groundbreaking.

By Antonia Langford

Updated: Jan. 7, 2026

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