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Ukraine sends rescuers to assist France to help battle wildfires

Ukraine dispatched 70 firefighters and 15 specialized vehicles to France to assist in battling wildfires on the instructions of President and under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, Internal Affairs Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi reported on July 31.

31 July, 11:46 AM

U.S., French intelligence lets Ukraine map drone routes into Russia — report

In recent months, Ukraine has refined its targeting of Russian infrastructure, favoring precise strikes on critical components that are hardest to replace, the Financial Times reported on July 29.

29 July, 09:49 PM

Former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal launches 2027 French presidential campaign

Renaissance party Secretary-General and former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal officially launched his candidacy for 2027 French presidential election on July 21, positioning himself as the primary centrist challenger against far-right Marine Le Pen.

21 July, 09:20 AM

Le Pen launches fourth presidential bid as Europe braces for a rightward turn

Marine Le Pen, a leading figure in France’s far-right National Rally party, announced in July that she would run for president in 2027. She entered the race after an appeals court effectively cleared her to stand while upholding her conviction for illegally using public funds. Le Pen now leads the polls and could present Europe with a major new challenge.

19 July, 07:10 PM

Starmer receives France's highest honor from Macron for support of Ukraine in war

French President Emmanuel Macron awarded British Prime Minister Keir Starmer the Legion of Honor, France's highest state distinction, for his contributions to strengthening European security since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Reuters reported on July 14.

15 July, 02:15 PM

Ukrainian pilots fly Mirage jets over Champs-Élysées in Bastille Day parade

Ukrainian pilots flew alongside French counterparts in Mirage fighter jets over the Champs-Élysées during France’s Bastille Day military parade on July 14, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who attended the event with First Lady Olena Zelenska.

14 July, 06:57 PM

Cameras captured man who may have left explosive device in building where blast injured Ukrainian businessman Iermolaiev

Surveillance cameras recorded a man who may have left a bag or backpack inside a residential building in Monaco shortly before an explosion there, French broadcaster BFMTV reported on June 30.

30 June, 11:58 AM

Ukraine in talks with France on license to produce SCALP missiles, DM Fedorov says

Ukraine is negotiating with France to obtain a license to produce long-range SCALP cruise missiles, with the two sides now working through legal and technical issues tied to technology transfer, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said during a joint briefing with Denmark’s defense minister, Ukraine’s public broadcaster Suspilne reported on June 30.

30 June, 11:52 AM

About 1,000 deaths in France linked to recent heatwave

France recorded about 1,000 more deaths than usual this month, a rise that can likely be attributed to the record-breaking heatwave that swept the country in recent days, Politico reported on June 28.

28 June, 11:19 PM

Italy, France oppose barring former Russian soldiers from EU entry

Italy and France are cautious about a European Union proposal to bar former Russian servicemembers from EU travel, Bloomberg reported on June 25, citing people familiar with the matter.

26 June, 01:12 AM

Trump tensions push Macron and Meloni toward a fragile reset

Since the start of the war against Iran, Meloni has taken a more confrontational approach toward Trump, and their relationship last week spiraled into a public and deeply personal dispute. Like Macron, who has taken a pro-European stance, the prime minister now appears more inclined to distance herself from the United States.

25 June, 11:17 AM

France records hottest day on record with temperatures above 110F

France recorded its hottest day on record and 40 people have drowned across the country over the past week, The Guardian reported on June 23.

24 June, 02:09 AM

Zelenskyy, Macron strategize on how to handle Trump at G7

Cameras at the G7 summit in Evian, France, captured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron discussing how to handle contacts with U.S. President Donald Trump at the event.

16 June, 08:38 PM

Merz presents Trump with German football jersey before G7 Session

German Chancellor Freidrich Merz presented Donald Trump with a white German national football team jersey at the French Evian-les-Bains for the first session of the G7 summit, The Guardian reported on June 16.

16 June, 02:10 PM

Zelenskyy, Trump, and Macron hold private sideline meeting at G7 summit - video

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a private, behind-the-scenes meeting with the U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 summit, The Kyiv Independent reported on June 16.

16 June, 01:50 PM

G7 leaders wait nearly an hour for Trump, Macron and Zelenskyy before key summit session begins

A key Group of Seven meeting in Evian-les-Bains, France, began nearly an hour late on June 16 after leaders waited for U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, The Guardian reported.

16 June, 01:14 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in France to attend G7 summit, meets with Macron

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Evian, France, to attend the G7 summit and hold a series of meetings with world leaders, Suspilne, citing presidential spokesperson Serhii Nykyforov, reported on June 16.

16 June, 12:11 PM

Merz: window of opportunity to end Ukraine war can open soon

For the first time since 2022, a window of opportunity to negotiate an end to the Russo–Ukrainian war could open soon, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on June 15.

15 June, 08:47 PM

Natalie Portman, other filmmakers oppose shunning Russian, Israeli, Iranian directors

Natalie Portman, French directors Jacques Audiard and Justine Triet, and more than 350 other film‑industry figures have spoken out against calls to boycott Russian, Israeli, and Iranian filmmakers, Variety reported on June 9.

10 June, 08:47 PM

Preparations underway for G7 meeting in France after call with Macron – Zelenskyy

Preparations are underway for the G7 format in France, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after what he described as a substantive call with French President Emmanuel Macron on further diplomatic steps toward ending Russia’s war against Ukraine on June 9.

9 June, 11:53 AM

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