French-made Mirage 2000 jets join Ukraine's defense against Russian strike for the first time
Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault overnight, firing 67 missiles of various types and deploying 194 drones.
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Russia lashes out against France's nuclear umbrella proposal
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed that French President Emmanuel Macron is "preparing to use nuclear weapons against Russia," despite the French leader not making such a statement directly.
Poland, Lithuania signal openness to French nuclear deterrence for Europe
"This readiness of France, this is something very promising," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told reporters in Brussels on the sidelines of an EU summit. "We have to treat this proposal seriously."
France providing intelligence to Ukraine, minister assures after US freeze
"We have intelligence resources that we are providing to the Ukrainians," French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on air on France Inter.
Macron open to extending France's nuclear protection to European allies amid threat from Russia
"I have decided to start strategic discussions on the defense of the entire continent with our nuclear weapons. The decision will depend on the heads and commanders-in-chief of European countries," French President Emmanuel Macron said on March 5.
France, UK to finalize peace plan with Ukraine 'in days,' set to present to US, Reuters reports
"We're looking at putting this plan together in days and not weeks," a senior European diplomat told Reuters.
Trump's alignment with Russia derails Europe's push for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine
European countries have intensified talks on sending peacekeepers to Ukraine to monitor and enforce a possible ceasefire. But the potential deployment of European peacekeepers to Ukraine faces a lot of challenges and uncertainties. There is no unity among European countries on the issue, with some of them openly opposing the
Most French support assistance to Ukraine, sending peacekeepers, poll shows
Some 64% of respondents want France to continue to provide assistance to Ukraine. Meanwhile, 20% of respondents believe that the amount of aid must be increased.
Eutelsat in talks to expand satellite services for Ukraine amid Starlink uncertainty, FT reports
Shares in Eutelsat surged as much as 123% to 4.50 euro before settling at a 70% gain, driven by investor confidence that European leaders will increase military support for Ukraine.
Russian fighter jet provokes French Reaper drone over Mediterranean, French Defense Minister says
"The Russian Su-35 fighter jet behaved dangerously toward the French Reaper drone... Three consecutive approaches could have led to the loss of control of the drone," French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said.
France, UK working on developing one month truce plan for Ukraine, Macron tells Le Figaro
Ground and maritime operations, as well as energy infrastructure, would be part of a potential truce plan, Emmanuel Macron told Le Figaro.
Europe developing 'coalition of the willing' to back ceasefire in Ukraine, Starmer says
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on March 2 that a number of European nations, including the U.K. and France, are developing a 'coalition of the willing' that will include "planes in the air and boots on the ground" in an effort to negotiate a successful ceasefire in Ukraine.
UK, France, Ukraine to develop ceasefire plan to present to US
The U.K., France, Ukraine, and possibly other countries will develop a ceasefire plan that will be presented to the U.S., U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in an interview with the BBC on March 2.
Macron, Starmer working to pacify Zelensky-Trump relations 'because what is at stake is too important'
"The manifest destiny of the Americans is to be on the side of the Ukrainians, I have no doubt about it. What the United States has done over the past three years is entirely consistent with its diplomatic and military tradition," Macron said.
European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine after Zelensky-Trump clash
A number of European leaders on Feb. 28 reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelensky, following his tense meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.
'There is an aggressor, which is Russia,' says Macron after Zelensky-Trump clash
French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that Russia is the aggressor in its war against Ukraine following a heated exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Feb. 28.
Europe cannot be vassal of US, Macron says amid Trump's foreign policy shifts
Speaking during his two-day visit to Portugal, French President Emmanuel Macron said that Europe must be "more united and stronger than ever" and take decisive steps in "technological, industrial, (and) defense matters."
Trump considered canceling Zelensky's visit, changed his mind after meeting Macron, TV channel reports
According to the report, Kyiv received a message on Feb. 26 from Washington stating that President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit and meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump would not take place.
France has led talks on Ukraine's minerals since October 2024, French minister says
France and Ukraine have been discussing the use of Ukrainian minerals for the purposes of the French defense industry since October 2024, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said, as France Info reported on Feb. 27.
Macron wins no security guarantees from Trump on peacekeepers plan, FT reports
There is "no definitive agreement" as to how the U.S. will provide security assurances for peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, a French official said.
France could send nuclear-armed jets to Germany, Telegraph reports
The proposal comes as the U.S. shifts away from Europe and Ukraine, sending clear signals that the continent won’t be able to rely on Washington for its security in the future.
'Peace must not mean a surrender of Ukraine,' Macron says following Trump visit
French President Emmanuel Macron on Feb. 24 called for a long-lasting peace in Ukraine that would not mean a "surrender of Ukraine."
Russian consulate in Marseille attacked with Molotov cocktails, media reports
Local media reported a blast near the Russian consulate building in the southern French city and firefighters working on site. No casualties were reported.
Europe needs 'massive defense plan,' US 'can't be weak' with Putin, Macron says
Europe is not likely to form a common army, Macron clarified, but can work to create joint defense capabilities and autonomy from the U.S.
Starmer to pitch plan on 30,000 European peacekeepers in Ukraine to Trump, Telegraph reports
The purpose of this support is to ensure that "whatever forces are deployed will not be challenged by Russia," an unnamed source told the Telegraph.
European leaders back Zelensky after Trump's accusations
"Ukraine has been defending itself against Russia's merciless war of aggression for almost three years... And it is simply wrong and dangerous to deny President Zelensky's democratic legitimacy," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on X.
Macron, Starmer to visit Washington next week as they reaffirm support for Ukraine in calls with Zelensky
French President Emmanuel Macron and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Washington next week to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, Fox News reported on Feb. 19.
Macron rules out sending French combat troops to Ukraine's front line
France will not send its soldiers to the frontline in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said in a television interview on Feb. 18.
Ukraine summit in Paris exposes divisions, lack of coherent plan, experts say
The emergency Ukraine summit held in Paris by European leaders on Feb. 17 exposed divisions between European countries, highlighting how they have so far failed to agree on a coherent plan for supporting Kyiv, analysts have told the Kyiv Independent. French President Emmanuel Macron convened the summit after Brussels and
France to host second summit on Ukraine, European security, Reuters reports
Paris has now invited additional European countries and Canada to join the upcoming meeting, either in person or via video link, according to Reuters
Up to 30,000 European troops reportedly could be deployed to monitor Ukraine ceasefire, Washington Post reports
According to the publication, the estimated troop numbers emerged in response to a U.S. questionnaire sent to European countries asking them to assess their capabilities to support Kyiv.
France to host emergency summit on Ukraine as Trump administration and Russian officials set to begin peace negotiations without Europe
European leaders are set to gather in Paris on Feb. 17 for an emergency summit over concerns that the U.S. is advancing peace talks with Russia without Europe, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski announced on Feb. 15.
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