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Ukraine
‘UN Will Not Protect From Putin’s Desire to Return’ – Zelensky on Peacekeeping Mission
Macron and Starmer have reportedly been exploring alternatives to deploying European “boots on the ground” in Ukraine.
March 21, 2025
Ukraine
Polish FM Sikorski Mocks Putin’s Ceasefire Demands
Sikorski suggested that if Russia is so “concerned” about foreign military aid, it should start by refusing weapons from North Korea and Iran.
March 21, 2025
Top News
Macron Announces Fresh ‘Coalition of Willing’ Meeting on Ukraine After Saudi Talks
French president announces meeting with Zelensky and European allies to follow up on the Kyiv-Moscow-Washington summit in Saudi Arabia next week.
March 21, 2025
War in Ukraine
Military Сhiefs Gather in UK to Discuss Ukraine Protections
Keir Starmer, co-leader of efforts to form the so-called coalition of the willing alongside President Macron, is expected to address the meeting of roughly 30 military officials.
March 20, 2025
War in Ukraine
Scholz, Macron Vow to Continue Military Support to Ukraine
Putin made the comments in a phone call with Donald Trump, telling the US leader that the war in Ukraine could only be resolved if the West halts military and intelligence support for Ukraine.
March 19, 2025
NATO
Macron Rules Out Mandatory Military Service, but Considers Ways to ‘Mobilize Civilians’
Many European countries are discussing military service as concerns grow over NATO’s strength, especially after Donald Trump’s insistence that Europe should handle its own security.
March 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Germany’s Scholz to Рost Macron for Ukraine Talks
The talks on Tuesday come as the Europeans scramble to come up with a united position after a US policy shift on the three-year conflict under President Donald Trump.
March 14, 2025
Ukraine
French Lawmakers Debate Resolution Urging Seizure of Russian Assets
If a non-binding resolution is adopted in a vote, that would pile pressure on French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Francois Bayrou to change their position on the issue.
March 12, 2025
Ukraine
French Right-Wing Media’s Russia Tilt Irks Elysee
The Elysee took the highly unusual step of issuing a denial that Macron had ever sought to “scare” the French, in a statement on the official social media account of the French presidency
March 11, 2025
NATO
Military Chiefs in Paris to Discuss Ukraine Security Guarantees
The moves come as US President Donald Trump upends the transatlantic alliance and seeks rapprochement with Moscow.
March 11, 2025
France
Eurotopics: Can French Nuclear Weapons Protect the Whole EU?
France has been the EU’s only nuclear power since the Brexit. Europe’s press examines the pros and cons.
March 10, 2025
Nuclear weapons
‘A Return to the Times of Napoleon’ – Russia Calls French Nuclear Comments a ‘Threat’
Kremlin says Macron is “detached from reality”, comparing him to Hitler and Bonaparte, after the French leader warns of extending his country’s nuclear deterrent.
March 7, 2025
Europe
France to Host European Army Chiefs Tuesday on Ukraine Support: Source
Macron in an address to the nation Wednesday again said European troops could be sent to Ukraine to ensure a peace deal was observed
March 6, 2025
Russia
Russia Calls Macron Nuclear Comments a ‘Threat’
Macron, in an address to the nation, said he would open a debate on extending France’s nuclear deterrent to other European nations.
March 6, 2025
Zelensky
‘Peace Must Be Real’ – Zelensky Backs Macron’s Vision for Ukraine
The Ukrainian president thanked his French counterpart for his peace efforts, adding that true peace requires strong security guarantees.
March 6, 2025
War in Ukraine
Macron Warns of ‘New Era’ as US Backtracks from EU, Ukraine
Macron proposed opening a “strategic debate” to extend France’s nuclear arsenal to European allies, echoing the historic call from Germany’s likely future chancellor, Friedrich Merz.
March 6, 2025