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Putin aide Ushakov curses out French envoys over role in Ukraine peace talks

Yuri Ushakov, the foreign policy aide to Russia’s dictator Vladimir Putin, told advisers to the French president to “go f--- yourselves” after they traveled to Moscow to discuss including European representatives in peace negotiations, the Financial Times reported on March 15, citing sources.

15 March, 06:02 PM

Moscow summons UK, French envoys over Bryansk missile strike

Russia’s Foreign Ministry summoned UK and French ambassadors to protest the recent Ukrainian strike on an electronics plant in Bryansk, the ministry said on March 13.

13 March, 09:54 PM

France, Italy seek deal with Iran on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz

Several European countries have opened talks with Tehran to try and secure safe passage for their ships through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 13, citing unnamed officials.

13 March, 09:13 PM

France tells EU to push forward with $104 billion Ukraine loan

Hungary and Slovakia’s grievances over the Druzhba oil pipeline must not block the EU from funding Ukraine’s defense through the EUR90 billion ($104 billion) loan agreed back in December 2025, the Élysée Palace said on March 12.

12 March, 11:02 PM

Norway open to discuss European nuclear deterrent policy with France

Norway is ready to begin talks with France about how French nuclear weapons could shore up European security, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said on March 3.

3 March, 08:31 PM

Macron orders expansion of France’s nuclear arsenal for first time since 1992

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on March 2 that his country will increase the number of nuclear warheads from fewer than 300, though he did not specify by how much, the Associated Press reported.

2 March, 08:57 PM

Three Ukrainian pilots in French Mirage 2000 training program

France is currently training just three Ukrainian pilots to fly Mirage 2000 aircraft, French Aid to Ukraine reported on Feb. 26, citing a press conference by France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces.

28 February, 01:15 AM

Kyiv would gladly accept nukes, but none were offered, Zelenskyy jokes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joked that he would accept nuclear weapons from France or Britain “with pleasure,” before reiterating that no such offers had been made.

28 February, 12:39 AM

France rejects Russia’s ‘dirty bomb for Ukraine’ claims

France made no plans and received no requests to provide Ukraine with nuclear weapons or a “dirty bomb,” French Defense Ministry said on Feb. 26, as reported by Reuters.

26 February, 08:52 PM

UK, France ready to send 5,000 troops each to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

London and Paris are prepared to deploy contingents of about 5,000 troops each to Ukraine to guarantee post-war security, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with AFP on Feb. 22.

24 February, 03:09 AM

France opens wide-ranging probes into Epstein links

France has opened two broad investigations into possible human trafficking and financial crimes tied to contacts of Jeffrey Epstein after a large set of related files was released by the U.S. Justice Department, Reuters reported on Feb. 18.

19 February, 12:41 AM

France prepares to transfer Mirage 2000 jets to Ukraine — Fedorov

France is preparing to transfer Mirage 2000 fighter jets to Ukraine, and the two countries have also signed a letter of intent on joint weapons production on their territories, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Feb. 9.

9 February, 07:55 PM

France to provide backup radar for Ukraine's air defense

France will temporarily supply Ukraine with an additional radar for the SAMP/T air-defense system while one of the existing radars is being repaired, French DM Catherine Vautrin said at a briefing in Kyiv, Ukrinform wrote on 8.

9 February, 11:00 AM

Macron’s aide met with Russian officials in Moscow, report says

Emmanuel Bonne, head of French President Emmanuel Macron’s diplomatic service, visited Moscow for talks with Russian officials on Feb. 3, Reuters reported on Feb. 4, citing sources.

5 February, 03:07 AM

France to send 150 generators and €71 million in energy aid to Ukraine — Shmyhal

France will deliver 150 generators to Ukraine in February and provide €71 million in 2026 to help rebuild and modernize the country’s energy system, First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Feb. 4.

4 February, 01:16 PM

France fills intel gap as U.S. aid to Ukraine remains uncertain

Ukraine may sharply reduce its dependence on U.S. intelligence within months, Financial Times reported, citing a Western official.

29 January, 11:56 AM

France targets Russia’s shadow fleet and readies new sanctions

Paris intends to increase pressure on Russia, including by preparing new sanctions at the European level and continuing efforts to counter Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, French President Emmanuel Macron wrote on X on Jan. 28.

29 January, 09:35 AM

France detains tanker sailing from Russia under fake flag

French navy detained Grinch oil tanker in the Alboran Sea, the western part of the Mediterranean, while it was sailing from Russia’s port of Murmansk under what authorities say was a false flag, Mediterranean Maritime Prefecture wrote on Jan. 22.

23 January, 08:16 AM

France confirms Mediterranean seizure of Russian oil tanker sailing under false flag

The French Navy seized the oil tanker Grinch in the Alboran Sea, near Gibraltar, after discovering it was sailing under a false flag, France’s Mediterranean maritime prefecture said on Jan. 22.

23 January, 05:31 AM

Renault to build drones for Ukraine under French Defense Ministry oversight

French automaker Renault is joining forces with defense contractor Turgis Gaillard to produce drones for Ukraine, Renault CEO Fabrice Cambolive told BFM Business, as reported by the Financial Times.

22 January, 11:11 AM

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