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Ukraine
Merz Says Support for Kyiv ‘Will Not Falter’ After London Talks
The closed-door meeting between Zelensky and the European leaders lasted over two hours, with the participants issuing cryptic remarks soon after it wrapped.
Dec. 8, 2025
Europe
‘Don’t Leave Ukraine Alone With These Guys’ – Leaked Call Among European Leaders Wary of Witkoff-Kushner
Behind closed doors, concerns are centered on Trump’s envoys to Russia, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner – with some leaders urging others to protect Zelensky.
Dec. 4, 2025
Ukraine
Macron Visits China With Ukraine on the Agenda
“China can play a crucial role in guiding Vladimir Putin’s Russia to make the right decision,” Macron’s foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot told French radio.
Dec. 3, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Says ‘War Must End as Soon as Possible’ After Macron Meeting, Miami Talks
Zelensky met France’s Macron in Paris as Kyiv sought to secure European backing for a US-supported peace plan that some EU states fear could force excessive concessions to Russia.
Dec. 1, 2025
Europe
Ukraine’s Zelensky in Paris Seeking Support as Trump Pushes Plan
The diplomatic flurry after nearly four years of war comes as Kyiv battles military pressure and reels from a domestic corruption scandal that forced Zelensky to remove his close aide.
Dec. 1, 2025
Europe
Macron to Meet Zelensky in Paris on Monday
France Affirms its Enduring Support for Ukraine
Nov. 30, 2025
NATO
Facing Russia ‘Threat’, France to Restore Voluntary Military Service
The head of state is due to lay out the change on a visit to an infantry brigade in southeastern France on Thursday, according to multiple sources familiar with the decision who spoke to AFP.
Nov. 25, 2025
Macron
British PM Starmer to Join Macron and Merz in Berlin
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will meet his fellow Coalition of the Willing leaders for “dinner” on Tuesday, the German government said. But why?
Nov. 17, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky, Macron Strike Landmark Deal for Rafale Jets, SAMP/T Air Defenses
The document sets out a long-term framework – roughly over ten years – for possible future contracts that would allow Ukraine to acquire new French defense equipment.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2025
Europe
Macron: Europeans Should Have a Seat at ‘Budapest Table’
The French president said that any discussions about the “fate” of Ukraine and its war with Russia have implications for European security so its voice should be heard.
Oct. 20, 2025
Zelensky
‘Even More Vile’ – Zelensky Warns Russia Exploiting Lack of ‘Attention’ on War
“Russia is now taking advantage of the moment – the fact that the Middle East and domestic issues in every country are getting maximum attention,” Zelensky said in his call with Macron.
Oct. 13, 2025
Putin
Putin Accuses France of ‘Piracy’ Over Boarded Oil Tanker
The Russian president was asked about the recent boarding of the Boracay oil tanker off France’s west coast at an event in Sochi on Thursday.
Oct. 2, 2025
UN
France’s Macron Warns Against ‘Survival of the Fittest’ in World Affairs
On a day when he was trapped in New York traffic due to a Trump motorcade, French president worries about “the risk of seeing the selfishness of a few prevail”.
Sept. 24, 2025
Russia
France Warns Russia ‘We Will Not Be Intimidated’ After Drone Incursion into Poland
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot summoned Russia’s ambassador to France on Friday morning, shortly after France’s president announced the deployment of three French fighter jets to Poland.
Sept. 12, 2025
Zelensky
26 Nations Ready – Zelensky, Macron Talk Security Guarantees
The French leader noted that 26 countries are ready to contribute to the security guarantees “on the ground, in the sea, or in the air” – but how many are ready to deploy troops remains unclear.
Sept. 4, 2025
Zelensky
Macron: Europe ‘Ready’ to Offer Security Guarantees
President Zelensky thanked his French counterpart for his “strong support” for Ukraine ahead of a “Coalition of the Willing” summit scheduled for Thursday in Paris.
Sept. 3, 2025