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Macron says France has replaced U.S. as Ukraine’s top intelligence provider

France has overtaken the United States as the primary provider of intelligence to Ukraine, now supplying two-thirds of Kyiv’s reconnaissance capabilities, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Jan. 16, according to his address to the French military.

16 January, 11:32 AM

France considers sending 6,000 troops to Ukraine after peace deal

French President Emmanuel Macron discussed a possible deployment of up to 6,000 French soldiers to Ukraine after a peace agreement is reached, Le Monde reported on Jan. 10.

10 January, 04:04 PM

Zelenskyy open to Europe's talks with Russia as peace negotiations near final stage

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has no objection to Europe holding talks with Russia as long as Moscow understands the seriousness of the dialogue, he said in an interview with Bloomberg published on Jan. 9.

10 January, 02:40 PM

France, UK commit to post-war Ukraine troop deployment

Ukraine, France, and the United Kingdom signed a declaration of intent on the future deployment of multinational forces in Ukraine after the war, Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported on Jan. 6.

6 January, 10:57 PM

Europe weighs 30,000 peacekeepers for Ukraine

European officials are citing differing estimates for the size of a potential Western peacekeeping contingent in Ukraine, with figures ranging from 15,000 to 20,000 troops, though some hope the force could approach 30,000, Radio Liberty reported on Jan. 6.

6 January, 01:49 PM

Russia fakes ISW report to claim only 30% of France’s nukes are functional

Russian propaganda is circulating a false report allegedly from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), claiming that only 30% of France’s nuclear forces are “operational,” Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) reported.

26 December 2025, 12:51 PM

French police seize gold and cash from former Ukrainian top prosecutor

French police discovered several kilograms of gold, tens of thousands of euros, and 18 luxury watches in a search of former Ukrainian Prosecutor General Sviatoslav Piskun’s villa, ZN.UA wrote on Dec. 22.

23 December 2025, 12:20 PM

Poland excluded from talks on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine

Poland has been excluded from a key London summit where European leaders will discuss U.S. efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, Polsat reported on Dec. 7.

7 December 2025, 04:23 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

European allies essential to Ukraine peace talks, French FM Barrot says

Peace negotiations for Ukraine cannot proceed without European partners, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Paris serves as confirmation, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said, Le Figaro reported on Dec. 1.

1 December 2025, 04:25 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

Merz, Macron and Starmer expressed full support for Ukraine after their call with President Zelenskyy

The leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Germany — Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Friedrich Merz — voiced their support for Ukraine after discussing the new U.S. peace plan with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, The Guardian and the German government said on Nov. 21.

21 November 2025, 06:55 PM

Ukrainian Railways to buy 55 French locomotives

Ukrainian Railways (UZ) has signed a EUR473 million ($548 million) contract with French manufacturer Alstom to supply 55 modern freight locomotives, UZ announced on Nov. 17.

18 November 2025, 02:27 AM

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 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

Zelenskyy teases another aircraft supply deal with France

Ukraine will soon receive more air defense systems and military aircraft from its Western partners, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Nov. 14.

15 November 2025, 01:34 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

Russian sub forced to surface near Brittany, France

The Russian submarine B-261 Novorossiysk surfaced near the coast of Brittany in northwestern France, the country's Navy frigate was deployed to monitor the vessel, NATO’s Naval Command reported on X on Oct. 9.

13 October 2025, 11:00 AM

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