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War in Ukraine
French president emphasizes unpleasant realties and needs for Europe, and implicitly the US, too.
Mar. 5
War in Ukraine
At a press conference after a Paris meeting of EU leaders, Macron said that while there was no consensus about sending troops to Ukraine, given the dynamic unfolding, nothing could be ruled out.
Mar. 5
War in Ukraine
Macron also stirred controversy last week when he suggested the West might send soldiers to Ukraine, an idea largely rejected by France's allies.
Mar. 5
NATO
It needed to be said – that NATO was not ruling out any options – but it should have been said in concert. Now the resulting appearance of disunity is playing into Russia’s hands.
Mar. 2
Germany
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz came under fire from NATO allies for hinting that the UK and France have deployed troops to Ukraine to help with long-range missiles they have supplied.
Mar. 1
War in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s latest address to the nation was mostly a repetition of previous rhetoric and did not address Transnistria’s appeal for Moscow’s protection.
Feb. 29
War in Ukraine
The French president had said after a conference of European leaders that while there was “no consensus” on the sending of Western ground troops to Ukraine, “nothing should be excluded.”
Feb. 29
NATO
Russian military reconnaissance aircraft violated NATO’s Baltic airspace on Feb. 26 and 27 near Finland and off the coast of Estonia, triggering scramble of French and German jets on alert.
Feb. 28
War in Ukraine
Ukraine's Defenses take down two more Su-34s; Biden says Ukraine's path to victory will be from US aid, not US troops; More civilian deaths in Donbas
Feb. 28
War in Ukraine
"While there was 'no consensus' on the sending of Western ground troops to Ukraine, "nothing should be excluded. We will do whatever it takes to ensure that Russia cannot win this war," Macron said.
Feb. 27
War in Ukraine
Macron vows whatever it takes to ensure Russia doesn't win; Drone production to reach 1M this year; Poland wags finger at US House leader; Russians make more advances west of Bakhmut and Avdiivka
Feb. 27
War in Ukraine
The meeting in Paris will be a chance for participants to "reaffirm heir determination to defeat the war of aggression waged by Russia in Ukraine", the French presidency said.
Feb. 26
Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with European leaders on Monday to discuss strengthening cooperation in supporting Kyiv while showing allies are not “fatigued with Ukraine.”
Feb. 23
War in Ukraine
Russian had tried to "take control" of French air force and navy patrols, he told the RTL broadcaster, adding that Russia was "pushing the limits" with such behaviour.
Feb. 22
Ukraine
What the historic security agreements Ukraine has just concluded with Germany and France amount to.
Feb. 17
Zelensky
Zelensky's European tour comes at a critical time for Ukrainian troops, who are facing an incredibly difficult situation on the eastern frontlines because of ammunition shortages.
Feb. 16
The first video of a Ukrainian pilot using French AASM Hammer precision-guided munitions, which were delivered in January 2024, has been released on X.
Jun. 29