Russia, Europe and France

France, seen as the spearhead of European defense, worries Russia
Emmanuel Macron at a press conference at the end of the Extraordinary European Council, Brussels, March 6, 2025. LUDOVIC MARIN / AFP. As soon as the European Cou
What US, Russia and Europe are thinking ahead of fresh Ukraine talks
There is a broad consensus Europe needs to help Ukraine. France and the UK are offering "a coalition of the willing" on the ground if a peace deal can be found. Russia hates the idea but Macron will bring together army chiefs on Tuesday to work on a plan.
France to Tap Russian Assets for 195 Million Euros This Year, Minister Says
France will use interest from Russian assets to fund another 195 million euros ($211 million) in arms for Ukraine, Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecournu said a newspaper interview. France also plans to hand over some of its older armoured fighting vehicles,
Ukraine to receive €195 million in weapons from France, funded by Russian assets
French Minister of Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu announced that France will provide military aid to Ukraine worth 195 million euros. The deal will be financed through interest from frozen Russian assets,
France to provide $211 million in military aid to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets
France will provide Ukraine with 195 million euros ($211 million) in military aid using the interest accrued from frozen Russian assets, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu told La Tribune in an interview published March 8.
Mocking Him as 'Micron', Russia Warns Macron Not to Threaten It
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia warned French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday not to threaten it with nuclear rhetoric and, ...
As Trump courts Russia, Europe gears up for a new world order
EU member states agreed to unlock what could amount to an unprecedented 800 billion euros ($867 billion) for defense spending ...
Putin says any Ukraine peace deal must ensure Russia's security, vows no retreat
Russia will seek a peace deal in Ukraine that safeguards its own long-term security and will not retreat from the gains it ...
UK, France propose partial one-month Ukraine truce, Paris says
France and Britain are proposing a partial one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine that would cover air, sea and energy ...
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Russia says Macron's speech contains 'notes of nuclear blackmail'
In his address to the nation on Wednesday, Macron said that Russia was a threat to Europe, Paris could discuss extending its nuclear umbrella to allies and that he would hold a meeting of army chiefs ...
Trump claims Russia 'easier' to deal with than Ukraine on peace talks
The US president's comments on his ceasefire negotiations with Russia and Ukraine came after he said he was 'strongly' ...
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Trump's increasing support for Russia leaves Zelensky with fewer options to secure U.S. backing
As Washington continues to pressure Kyiv intro submission, President Volodymyr Zelensky stands at a painful crossroads — ...
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As faith in the US wavers, can France’s nuclear umbrella deter Russia?
A pillar of French sovereignty and source of national pride, France’s nuclear deterrent has long served as a symbol of the ...
French nuclear weapon to be used against Russia..., Macron offers Europe..., says Putin has become ...
Macron said in his television address that France will have to spend more on defense and will continue to assist Ukraine. He ...