Emmanuel Macron

Zelenskyy to meet Starmer, Macron, and Merz in London

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London on Dec. 8, alongside other EU leaders as Kyiv is considering “pivotal” next steps after the U.S.-Putin talks aimed at ending Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, Bloomberg reported.

8 December 2025, 09:46 AM

Zelenskyy will hold talks with European leaders in Britain on Dec. 8

Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the United Kingdom next week for talks with European leaders, he told reporters at a military prayer breakfast, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Dec. 6.

6 December 2025, 06:13 PM

Leaked transcript reveals EU fears U.S. may betray Ukraine in peace talks

EU leaders warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a closed-door call that the United States might betray both Ukraine and Europe by conceding territory without firm security guarantees, Spiegel reported on Dec. 4.

4 December 2025, 04:37 PM

France asks China to support ceasefire on attacks targeting Ukraine’s energy grid

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Chinese leader Xi Jinping to support a winter moratorium on Russian attacks targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, Ukrinform reported on Dec. 4.

4 December 2025, 01:44 PM

Putin shrugs off G7 return

Moscow is “not interested” in rejoining the Group of Seven (G7), the forum of major industrialized democracies that expelled Russia in 2014 after its aggression against Ukraine in 2015, Kremlin's dictator Vladimir Putin claimed in an interview with India Today on Dec. 4.

4 December 2025, 01:26 PM

China backs ‘fair and acceptable’ Ukraine peace deal - Xi Jinping

China supports all peace efforts to end the war in Ukraine, Chinese leader Xi Jinping told French President Emmanuel Macron at their meeting in Beijing on Dec. 3, France24 reported on Dec. 4.

4 December 2025, 12:25 PM

Painstaking progress made on U.S.-backed peace plan, Zelenskyy says

The latest draft of the U.S.-backed peace plan “looks better” after six-and-a-half hours of Ukraine–U.S. negotiations in Miami, Florida, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Dec. 1.

1 December 2025, 09:00 PM

Zelenskyy and Macron hold talks on ending the war and security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he held talks with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron on Dec. 1.

1 December 2025, 06:42 PM

Olena Zelenska joins the Ukraine–France presidential meeting in Paris

First ladies Olena Zelenska and Brigitte Macron joined the meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and France in Paris on Dec. 1.

1 December 2025, 06:03 PM

Foreign troops may be deployed to Ukraine after peace deal — Macron

Allied support forces could be deployed to Ukraine immediately after the signing of a peace agreement with Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron said, according to RTL on Nov. 25.

25 November 2025, 05:04 PM

Zelenskyy outlines results of talks with leaders of France, Germany and the UK on Trump’s proposed plan

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared details of his talks with several Western leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Nov. 21.

21 November 2025, 06:22 PM

European allies reject key U.S. peace plan elements after Zelenskyy call

Ukraine's top European allies rejected key elements of a U.S. peace plan to end Russia's war against Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 21.

21 November 2025, 05:09 PM

France ready to build fighter jets for Ukraine, but funding remains unclear — WSJ

France wants to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses over the next decade with new fighter jets, but it’s still unclear who will foot the bill, The Wall Street Journal reported on Nov. 17.

18 November 2025, 11:06 AM

Ukraine will be first to receive France’s upgraded SAMP/T air-defense systems – Macron

Ukraine will be the first to receive next-generation SAMP/T air-defense systems with enhanced capabilities under its historic 10-year security agreement with France, French President Emmanuel Macron said at a joint press conference with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Nov. 17.

17 November 2025, 06:48 PM

Ukraine’s Air Force shows Mirage 2000 fighter jet heading out on a combat mission

Ukraine’s Air Force released video, showing a French Mirage 2000 fighter jet heading out on a combat mission, the service’s press office said on Nov. 17.

17 November 2025, 05:51 PM

Macron hopes peace in Ukraine can be reached by 2027, urges continued pressure on Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron said he hopes peace in Ukraine can be reached by 2027. He urged continued joint pressure by the EU, the United States, and other partners on Russia during a press conference with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris, he said on Nov. 17, according to Interfax-Ukraine.

17 November 2025, 05:43 PM

Rafale jets, SAMP/T systems, and advanced radars: details of Ukraine–France ‘historic agreement’

A new defense agreement between Ukraine and France will allow Kyiv to acquire 100 Rafale F4 fighter jets by 2035, along with SAMP/T air defense systems, associated radars, air-to-air missiles, and guided bombs, the Office of the President announced on Nov. 17.

17 November 2025, 03:58 PM

Zelenskyy, Macron ink major defense agreement in Paris

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron signed a “historic agreement” at the Villacoublay airbase near Paris, aimed at strengthening Kyiv’s defense capabilities, according to the YouTube stream shared by Zelenskyy’s office on Nov. 17.

17 November 2025, 12:28 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Paris, greeted by Macron at air base

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Paris on the morning of Nov. 17 for an official visit and was welcomed in person by French President Emmanuel Macron, according to a live broadcast from the scene.

17 November 2025, 12:08 PM

Zelenskyy in France to sign ‘historic deal’ for Rafale jets, air defense systems

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to sign agreements with France on Nov. 17 to supply air defense systems, fighter jets, and missiles, Reuters reported on Nov. 17, citing sources familiar with the matter.

17 November 2025, 10:24 AM

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