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UK
‘Coalition of the Willing’ Security Guarantees ‘Substantial’ and ‘Real,’ UK Says
British Minister of Defence John Healey declined to provide details so as not to forewarn Russia ahead of the coalition’s meeting with Ukraine’s Zelensky on Thursday.
Sept. 3, 2025
Putin
France, Germany Up Pressure on Putin Over Ukraine-Russia Talks
Trump moved to restore dialogue with Moscow, but diplomatic efforts to end the conflict sparked by Russia’s February 2022 invasion of its neighbor appear to have lost momentum.
Aug. 30, 2025
France
France Summons Italian Ambassador Over Minister’s Comments About Helping Ukraine
Italy’s Deputy PM Matteo Salvini has long been a Putin supporter. Even though he is in a coalition with a pro-Ukrainian Prime Minister, he regularly disparages Macron’s efforts to help Kyiv.
Aug. 23, 2025
Ukraine
How Europe Tried to Speak Trump: Inside the Carefully Orchestrated Push for Ukraine
European leaders carefully choreographed the meeting with Trump in DC on Monday to keep Ukraine on the agenda – and outmaneuver Putin’s influence.
Aug. 21, 2025
Putin
Trump Tells Macron: Putin ‘Wants to Make a Deal For Me’
A hot mic caught the US President’s quiet aside to Emmanuel Macron ahead of their multilateral meeting on Monday.
Aug. 19, 2025
Zelensky
Macron Suggests Geneva Host Putin-Zelensky Summit
French President said the peace summit could be hosted by a neutral country, possibly Switzerland, adding he is pushing for Geneva.
Aug. 19, 2025
Europe
Trump Brings Zelensky, EU Leaders to White House – Russia Agrees to Allow Ukraine Security Guarantees
At the White House, Trump, Zelensky, and European leaders unite – with Russia now accepting Ukraine’s push for security guarantees, as discussions turn to “war lines” and possible concessions.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2025
Russia
Macron: Russia Offers Only a ‘Capitulation’ Peace
Macron says European leaders will press Trump on Ukraine security guarantees, stressing Russia’s only offer is a “capitulation” peace.
Aug. 17, 2025
War in Ukraine
Macron Says Ukraine’s Future ‘Cannot be Decided Without Ukrainians’
Europe backing Ukraine as Trump seeks to decide its future over its head.
Aug. 9, 2025
Europe
Macron Backs Ukraine Ceasefire, Talks Security ‘Effectiveness’ With Zelensky
Macron reiterated that France fully supports a ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine in a recent call with Zelensky, as Paris continues to send aid to Kyiv and peace talks ramp up again.
Aug. 7, 2025
NATO
Merz, Macron Huddle Over NATO and EU-US Trade Row
Paris and Berlin have pushed efforts to support Ukraine and build up the defense capabilities of NATO’s European members, but Trump’s proposed 30-percent tariffs on them are a bridge too far.
July 24, 2025
France
French Foreign Minister Arrives in Kyiv for Two-Day Visit
The visit comes shortly after air raid sirens were lifted in the capital, following a night of Russian strikes that killed at least one person.
July 21, 2025
Zelensky
France to Train More Ukrainian Pilots on Mirage Jets: Zelensky After Macron Call
Zelensky and Macron discussed Mirage pilot training, SAMP/T missiles, drone funding, and coordinated new joint defense steps and sanctions to pressure Russia.
July 20, 2025
Russia
Macron To Raise French Defence Targets, Citing Russia Threat
French officials say its defense efforts must increase in the face of a menacing Russia and a potential Trump administration disengagement from Europe.
July 19, 2025
Storm Shadow / SCALP
UK, France Revamp ‘Reassurance Force’ Plan for Ukraine – Paris HQ, Air Defense, Naval Demining
The coalition leaders announced further military and political support for Ukraine, but provided no immediate plans on peacekeeping forces in Ukraine until after a “cessation of hostilities.”
July 10, 2025
UK
France’s Macron to Visit UK as Starmer Eyes ‘Reset’ With EU
Macron and Starmer will also co-chair talks on a “reassurance force” for Ukraine, bringing together countries “willing” to strengthen Kyiv’s defenses against Moscow.
July 6, 2025