Emmanuel Macron

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

France to deliver more Mirage jets to Ukraine within days, Macron says

France will send Ukraine additional Dassault Mirage fighter jets “in the coming days,” along with more Aster air-defense missiles, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Oct. 24.

24 October 2025, 08:38 PM

Zelenskyy to attend ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting in London

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend a meeting of the “coalition of the willing” in London on Friday, Oct. 24, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Oct. 20, according to Sky News.

20 October 2025, 09:48 PM

Zelenskyy and Macron agree to meet soon

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Oct. 20 and the leaders agreed to meet in person soon, Ukraine’s head of state reported on X.

20 October 2025, 03:07 PM

Zelenskyy says Russian strikes have grown ‘more insidious,’ urges France and partners to expand arms deliveries

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told French President Emmanuel Macron that Ukraine urgently needs air defense systems and missiles to fend off intensifying Russian attacks. Zelenskyy made the remarks in a statement on Oct. 12 following the call with Macron.

12 October 2025, 06:57 PM

Macron mourns French photojournalist Antoni Lallican killed by Russian drone

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed condolences to the family of French photojournalist Antoni Lallican, who was killed in Ukraine by a Russian drone strike on Oct. 3, according to a message shared on X.

4 October 2025, 02:05 PM

French journalist killed in Russian drone strike

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his condolences to the family of French photojournalist Antoni Lallican, who was killed by a Russian drone near the frontlines in Donetsk Oblast on Oct. 3.

3 October 2025, 11:00 PM

Blocking Ukraine’s EU entry: Orbán finds unexpected allies

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán may find unexpected allies — including French President Emmanuel Macron — in his effort to block Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, Politico reported on Oct. 1.

1 October 2025, 02:33 PM

Zelenskyy is confident Trump now truly wants Ukraine to win the war

Zelenskyy is confident U.S. President Donald Trump now truly seeks Ukraine’s victory, Ukrainian President said in an interview with Axios on Sept. 26

26 September 2025, 05:37 PM

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