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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

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

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