Relations with Russia should be reconsidered after war in Ukraine, Macron says
"We will have to think about a new form of organization of Europe and rethink our relations with Russia after the war in Ukraine," Macron said.
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Is Telegram, Ukraine’s most popular messenger app, a Russian Trojan horse?
When Pavel Durov, a Russian tech entrepreneur who founded the Telegram messenger app, was arrested in Paris on Aug. 24 on accusations of allowing terrorism to blossom on his platform, Ukraine watched it closely. He was charged by a Paris court on Aug. 28. In Ukraine, the charges against Durov
Macron asked Pavel Durov to move Telegram HQ to Paris in 2018, WSJ reports
According to the outlet, the meeting occurred a year after French intelligence services, in a joint operation with the UAE, hacked Durov's phone over concerns his app was being used by Islamic State to organize terror attacks.
Arrest of Russian-born Telegram CEO not a political decision, Macron says
The recent arrest of Pavel Durov, the Russian-born CEO of the messaging app Telegram, was "in no way a political decision," French President Emmanuel Macron said in a statement on Aug. 26.
French support for Ukraine in the clear, despite political deadlock at home
Over a month after the French elections, the new government coalition is yet to crystallize. And the three warring political blocks that hold the majority of seats in the National Assembly have not come close to forming a workable coalition, a process French politicians are not accustomed to. French President
French far-right lose elections following surge from left and center
The French left-wing coalition, New Popular Front (NFP), is projected to win the most seats in France's parliamentary election, outpacing President Macron's centrist Ensemble party and the right-wing National Rally (RN) coalition.
French far-right surge threatens the country's commitment to Ukraine
France is gearing up for its second round of legislative elections scheduled for July 7, which could provide the far-right National Rally (RN) with a historic victory and their first-ever chance to appoint a prime minister. Headed by 28-year-old Jordan Bardella and parliament leader Marine Le Pen, the National Rally
Le Pen against France providing long-range missiles, troops to Ukraine
French far-right politician Marine Le Pen said in an interview with CNN on July 5 that her party is against continuing to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles and the possibility of sending French troops to Ukraine.
Exit polls show far-right party takes lead in first round of French election
Exit polls show the French far-right National Rally winning the first round of France's parliamentary election on June 30.
French far-right leader Bardella says he backs Ukraine, but rules out sending troops or long-range weapons
"My position has not changed, and that is to support Ukraine by providing defense equipment, ammunition, operational logistical support, and defensive weaponry to enable Ukraine to protect itself to hold the front," National Rally leader Jordan Bardella told reporters at the Eurosatory arms show outside of Paris.
European elections: Far-right gains, center holds, Ukraine-skeptics flounder
Last week's European Parliament elections toppled the French government, shifted European legislation to the right, yet kept mainstream bureaucrats at the steering wheel. The center-right European People's Party (EPP) remained the largest party in the 720-seated European Parliament, projected to have secured around 185 seats. European Commission President Ursula von
Macron dissolves French parliament, calls election after exit polls project far-right gains in EU election
French President Emmanuel Macron announced snap elections on June 9, after the far-right National Rally emerged as the projected winner of the French elections for the European Parliament.
Biden, Macron reach agreement on using profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden announced on June 9 that he had reached an agreement with French President Emmanuel Macron on using the profits from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported.
Biden warns that Putin is 'not going to stop at Ukraine'
U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed his strong support for Kyiv in its fight against the Russian invasion during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on June 8: "The United States is standing strong with Ukraine. We will not — I say it again — walk away."
Ukraine war latest: US announces $225 million aid package; France looks for partners to send military instructors
Key developments on June 7: * Biden announces $225 million aid package for Ukraine * Macron: France to finalize coalition to send military instructors to Ukraine * Producer of Caesar howitzers to set up branch in Ukraine * Netherlands to invest $436 million to make armored vehicles for Ukraine * Russia hit 2 oil depots
Macron: France to finalize coalition to send military instructors to Ukraine
"We already know that we will not be alone, and we will use the next few days to organize a broader coalition to respond to Ukraine's request,” French President Emmanuel Macron said.
What are France’s Mirage 2000-5 jets, and how can Ukraine use them?
During the D-Day commemorations in Normandy on June 6, French President Emmanuel Macron declared that Paris would give Kyiv an unspecified number of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets alongside the required training. This announcement sets the stage for Ukrainian pilots to potentially deploy these versatile aircraft in striking deep into Russian
Politico: Biden against Macron's proposal to send military trainers to Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden "expressed concern" to French President Emmanuel Macron about his proposal to send Western military trainers to Ukraine, Politico reported on June 6.
Zelensky arrives in France for D-Day commemorations
President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in France ahead of the commemorations of the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy on June 6.
France to provide Ukraine over $700 million in critical infrastructure support
The funds will primarily focus on projects related to Ukraine's transportation and energy infrastructure, hit hard by heavy Russian assaults in 2024.
French President Macron to attend global peace summit
Ukraine hopes the summit will address several key areas, such as energy security, the exchange of captives, the return of deported children, global food security, and other topics.
French military instructors would be 'legitimate target' for Russian attacks, Lavrov says
The presence of French military instructors in Ukraine would be deemed a "legitimate target" of attack by Russia's Armed Forces, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on June 4.
Macron to host Biden in France, discuss Ukraine support
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden on June 8 during Biden's first state visit to France, the White House announced on May 30.
Macron: Ukraine must be allowed to strike bases on Russian territory from which missiles are fired
"We think that we should allow them to neutralize military sites where missiles are fired, from where... Ukraine is attacked," Macron said at a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. "If we tell them (Ukraine) that you are not allowed to target the place from which missiles are fired, we are in fact telling them that we are providing you with weapons but you cannot defend yourself."
Media: Xi backs global Olympic truce after Macron's proposal
Chinese President Xi Jinping supported on May 6 the idea of a global truce during the Olympic Games in Paris this summer, Le Monde reported.
Von der Leyen after meeting Xi: 'More effort needed' to curtail Chinese dual-use goods deliveries to Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a meeting in Paris on May 6 to discuss Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, trade issues, and the Middle East.
Media: Chinese leader wants to work with international community to end war in Ukraine
China wants to work with France and the rest of the international community to end the war in Ukraine, Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly told French media outlet Le Figaro on May 5.
Italian defense minister rules out sending troops to Ukraine, says the discussion 'increases tensions'
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto ruled out sending troops to Ukraine in an interview with the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, published on May 4.
Macron says he would consider sending troops to Ukraine in case of Russian breakthrough, Ukrainian request
French President Emmanuel Macron added that such conditions did not currently exist.
Bloomberg: Macron hopes to convince Xi to sway Putin toward ending invasion of Ukraine
Xi Jinping will travel to the European Union for the first time in five years. The Chinese president will begin his five-day trip to France, Serbia, and Hungary on May 5, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
Macron on Europe's defense: 'We are not equipped to face the risks'
"There is a risk our Europe could die. We are not equipped to face the risks," the French president said in his April 25 speech at the Sorbonne University in Paris.
Macron says he hopes for Olympic truce
"We want to work towards the Olympic truce and I think that this is an opportunity on which I will try to involve many of our partners," Macron said, speaking to BFMTV 100 days before the Olympics start in Paris.
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