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Zelensky
France, UK Race to Finalize Peace Plan, Seek to Mend US-Ukraine Ties
These efforts follow a tense meeting last Friday between the US and Ukrainian leaders in the Oval Office, which precipitated a suspension of Washington’s military aid to Kyiv.
March 6, 2025
France
Macron Proposes French Nuclear Extension, Ukraine Troop Deployment
In an address to the nation, Macron said the French were “legitimately worried” about the start of a “new era” after Trump began his second stint in the White House by reversing policy on Ukraine.
March 5, 2025
War in Ukraine
Macron to Address France Over Global ‘Uncertainty’
It comes after Zelensky called for a “truce” in the sea and sky as a first step to ending the war with Russia as he sought to lower the temperature after Friday’s White House bust-up with Trump.
March 5, 2025
Ukraine
Starmer and Macron to Join Zelensky in Washington as Ukraine Pushes Its Peace Plan
British PM Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron may visit Washington with Zelensky to push a peace plan, while Starmer seeks US security guarantees for a potential peacekeeping force.
March 5, 2025
Orban
Hungary’s Orban to Meet Macron Ahead of EU Summit
Orban accused European leaders, who met in London over the weekend to rally around Kyiv’s defense, of having decided “that the war in Ukraine must continue.”
March 4, 2025
War in Ukraine
France Says Ukraine Truce Would Test Russia’s Commitment to End War
Macron said after the London talks that France and Britain were proposing a one-month truce in Ukraine “in the air, at sea and on energy infrastructure,” although not covering ground fighting.
March 3, 2025
France
Macron Ready to Talk Nuclear Deterrence for Europe
The UK and France are the only nuclear capable nations in Europe. French President Emmanuel Macron’s comments came as the US sought to reduce its European presence.
March 2, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Calls Macron and NATO Chief After Dispute With Trump
The Élysée Palace confirmed that Macron and Zelensky had a conversation but did not share details. Zelensky was also in contact with Rutte, Financial Times reported.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2025
Europe
Europe Gears Up for Giant Defense Spending Increase
The hundreds of billions of euros figures kicking around are between one-third and four-fifths of the entire United States defense budget.
Feb. 28, 2025
Ukraine
Macron Interceded After Trump Wanted to Cancel Zelensky’s Meeting
A French media outlet has reported that the US President wanted to cancel his Ukrainian counterpart’s visit until President Emmanuel Macron intervened.
Feb. 27, 2025
Ukraine
Actual US Military Aid to Ukraine Far Lower Than Official Claims, Economists Find
Out of $65.9 billion in military aid the US claimed to have sent to Ukraine, only $18.3 billion materialized according to a new study. Weapons were overvalued, not delivered.
Feb. 26, 2025
Ukraine
France Expects US Support as Europe Mulls Troop Deployment for Ukraine Truce
According to Lombard, European troops would be deployed only after a ceasefire is reached to ensure its implementation.
Feb. 26, 2025
Ukraine
UK PM Heads to US Hoping to ‘Bridge’ Trump-Europe Divide Over Ukraine
Top of Starmer’s wish list is securing assurances from Trump that the US will provide a so-called backstop, to support any European troops sent to Ukraine to monitor a ceasefire.
Feb. 25, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘We Provided Real Money, To Be Clear’ – Macron Interrupts Conference With Trump in a ‘Touching’ Moment
In an awkward gesture, the French president puts his hand on Trump’s arm, corrects him that Europe has also given money to Ukraine not tied to loans, and reminds him that “Russia is the aggressor.”
Feb. 25, 2025
Ukraine
Trump Says Ukraine War ‘Could End Within Weeks,’ Partners ‘Very Close’ to Peace Deal
The French president met with Trump to discuss European security guarantees and the war in Ukraine as several other Western leaders convened in Kyiv in a show of strength and unity against Russia.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2025
Europe
Macron Arrives in Washington, Has ‘Very Friendly’ Meeting With Trump
The French president met with Trump to discuss European security guarantees and the war in Ukraine as several other Western leaders convened in Kyiv in a show of strength and unity against Russia.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2025