France to deliver first Mirage 2000 jets to Ukraine in early 2025
The planes "will be equipped with new equipment: air-to-ground combat capabilities and anti-electronic warfare defense," a French minister said.
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Ukraine's futsal team wins historic bronze in match against France at World Cup
Ukraine's national futsal team achieved a decisive victory with a score of 7:1.
France to send another 12 Caesar howitzers to Ukraine, minister says
French-German defense company KNDS signed a deal on Oct. 3 for the supply of 12 Caesar howitzers financed by Ukraine, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said.
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.
First group of Ukrainian pilots complete French jet training
The first cohort of Ukrainian pilots have completed Alpha Jet training in France, the French Armed Forces announced on Sept. 20.
Ukraine's French Mirage jets will be able to hit ground targets, media reports
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on June 6 that an unspecified number would be transferred to Ukraine, but did not provide a timeline.
UK's Starmer seeking European support for Ukraine long-range missile strike proposal, Bloomberg reports
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she supports the decision of allies to give Ukraine the go-ahead, adding that Italy is committed to ensuring Ukraine can enter peace negotiations with Russia in the "very best conditions."
UK, France, Germany to further sanction Iran after ballistic missile deliveries to Russia confirmed
The three countries said that they have "privately and publicly been clear that we would take new and significant measures against Iran if the transfers took place."
French billionaire Xavier Niel closes deal on historic merger of Ukrainian telecom companies
French billionaire Xavier Niel’s investment company NJJ Capital has closed the deal on acquiring Lifecell, one of Ukraine's largest mobile operators, and Datagroup-Volia, one of Ukraine's largest fixed telecom and pay-TV providers.
Zelensky urges West to let Ukraine hit Russia with long-range weapons
“I appeal to the U.S., the U.K., France and Germany. We need the ability to genuinely and fully defend Ukraine and Ukrainians. We require both: permissions for long-range capabilities and your long-range shells and missiles,” Zelensky said in his evening address.
Ukrainian delegation meets with national security advisors of UK, US, Germany, France in Washington
"Our coordination and joint efforts are particularly important. We have already come a long way together and achieved a lot. But now is a special moment when we need to maximize our efforts to help Ukraine prevail. It is important to use this moment correctly," said Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak.
Serbia signs $3 billion deal for French fighter jets in shift away from Moscow
"The European Union needs a strong and democratic Serbia at its side and Serbia needs a strong, sovereign Europe to defend its interests," French President Emmanuel Macron said on Aug. 29.
Telegram CEO Durov charged with several crimes related to messaging app in France
Telegram CEO and co-founder Pavel Durov was charged in a French court on Aug. 28 with complicity in the distribution of sexual images of children and other crimes, such as drug trafficking through the messaging app, Reuters reported.
Telegram founder Durov released from custody, transferred to French court, AFP reports
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been released from French custody after being held for four days and transferred to court on Aug. 28, news agency AFP reported, citing its undisclosed source.
France issued arrest warrant also for Telegram co-founder, Durov's brother Nikolai, Politico reports
Arrest warrants for Pavel and Nikolai Durov were issued on March 25 after Telegram "gave no answer" to a previous judicial request to identify the Telegram user, Politico reported, citing an obtained document.
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.
Telegram CEO visited Russia over 60 times since 'exile' in 2014, investigation suggests
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov visited Russia over 60 times since leaving the country in 2014, Kremlingram, a Ukrainian group that campaigns against the use of Telegram in Ukraine, reported on Aug. 27.
Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov faces multiple criminal charges from Paris prosecutors
Paris prosecutors have outlined potential charges against Pavel Durov, the Russian-born CEO of the messaging app Telegram.
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 authorities extend detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
French judicial authorities on Aug. 25 extended the detention of Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of Telegram, following his arrest over alleged offenses linked to the messaging app.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport
Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested at Le Bourget airport outside of Paris while traveling on his private jet.
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
Russian sailing frigate docks in French port despite sanctions, AFP reports
The Russian sailing frigate Shtandart arrived in the port city of La Rochelle overnight on Aug. 6 to replenish supplies and refuel, the source told AFP. The same day in the afternoon, the Standart departed in an unclear direction, the news agency wrote.
Paris hit by 'massive' arson attack, just hours before Olympics opening ceremony
According to the state-owned railway operator SNCF, vandals damaged signal boxes on three lines connecting the French capital with other major cities, while a fourth attempt was foiled.
Tennis player Svitolina, swimmer Romanchuk to carry Ukrainian flags at Olympics opening ceremony
Svitolina and Romanchuk were medalists at the previous Olympics in Tokyo. Svitolina won bronze in the individual tennis competition, while Romanchuk became a silver and bronze medalist in the 1500 m and 800 m freestyle events, respectively.
Russian man arrested in France over Paris Olympics destabilization plot
On July 23, French police arrested a Russian man who is suspected of plotting destabilizing activities during the Paris Olympics.
France bans Russians, Belarusians suspected of foreign interference from attending Paris Olympics
The French government introduced a verification system for all individuals seeking to participate in the event or access restricted zones because of cybersecurity, disinformation, and terror-related threats targeting the Olympics.
France, Germany, Italy, Poland to develop new long-range cruise missiles
France, Germany, Italy, and Poland announced on July 11 that they agreed to develop ground-launched cruise missiles with a range beyond 500 kilometers (around 310 miles), Reuters reported.
Ukraine to be represented at 2024 Olympics by smallest number of athletes in history
Only 140 Ukrainian athletes will compete at the Olympic Games in Paris this year, the smallest number in the history of the country's participation in the games, as Russia's war has damaged or destroyed sports' facilities and frequent air raid alerts interrupt training.
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.
Ukrainian high jumper sets new world record at Paris Diamond League
Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh set a new world record in women's high jump at the Diamond League in Paris on July 7, becoming the first woman to clear 2.10 meters.
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
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