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Thales presents new anti-drone missile already used by Ukraine

French contractor Thales Group has developed a 70-mm rockets armed with anti-drone warheads now in use in Ukraine to counter Russian UAVs, Business Insider reported on Oct. 6.

7 October 2025, 01:28 AM

Paris probes French journalist killing by Russian drone

France’s National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into the death of 37-year-old French photojournalist Antoni Lallican, who was killed by a Russian FPV drone strike in Ukraine, Le Figaro reported on Oct. 5.

6 October 2025, 10:13 AM

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

NATO pushes Greece to transfer its Mirage jets to Ukraine

NATO allies are urging Greece to resell some of its 25 Mirage 2000 fighter jets through intermediaries so they can ultimately reach Ukraine, Greek newspaper Kathimerini reported on Oct. 2, citing sources.

2 October 2025, 10:50 PM

France halts Russian shadow tanker, arrests its crew

French law enforcement detained two crew members of a tanker believed to be part of Russia’s shadow fleet as part of a state investigation, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu wrote on X on Oct. 2.

2 October 2025, 02:29 PM

Russian tanker detained in France linked to drones over Denmark

Boracay, the “shadow fleet” oil tanker detained by French authorities days ago, is suspected to have launched the mysterious UAVs that flew over Denmark last week, AFP reported on Oct. 1.

2 October 2025, 12:36 AM

France detains sanctioned Russian oil tanker

French authorities have detained the oil tanker Boracay, a vessel under EU and UK sanctions targeting Russia, after it sailed through the English Channel, Reuters reported on Sept. 30.

1 October 2025, 01:12 AM

Merz declares Germany no longer lives in peace amid rising infrastructure and cyberattacks

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said rising attacks on infrastructure and data networks mean Germany can no longer be considered at peace, speaking at the Schwarz Ecosystem Summit in Berlin, Handelsblatt reported on Sept. 27.

27 September 2025, 11:48 AM

Eight EU countries still import Russian gas

Eight European Union countries continue to buy Russian natural gas, European Commission spokeswoman Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said on Sept. 19, according to The Guardian.

19 September 2025, 09:42 PM

France deployed nuclear-capable jets to Poland, report says

The three Rafale aircraft France deployed to Poland in response to the recent Russian drone attack appear to be nuclear-capable variants rather than conventional air superiority fighters, Ukrainian outlet Defense Express reported on Sept. 15.

16 September 2025, 12:42 AM

EU membership part of Ukraine’s security—Zelenskyy

Ukraine’s membership in the European Union is part of the security guarantees package agreed with European nations and is listed as a separate item, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sept. 4.

5 September 2025, 12:48 AM

European contingent in Ukraine could number 30,000 troops

A planned European deterrence force in Ukraine could involve 25,000 to 30,000 soldiers, though officials say those figures remain provisional, RFE/RL reported on Sept. 4.

4 September 2025, 10:29 PM

26 countries stand ready to guarantee Ukraine’s security

Twenty-six countries have agreed to jointly provide security guarantees for Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sept. 4 at a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron.

4 September 2025, 08:16 PM

Europe to guarantee Ukraine’s security ‘on the day’ peace deal is signed—Macron

Europe stands ready to provide security guarantees to Ukraine on the day a peace agreement is signed, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sept. 3.

4 September 2025, 02:19 AM

Zelenskyy travels to Denmark, set to meet Macron in Paris

On Sept. 3, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Denmark for a working visit that will include a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron later in the day.

3 September 2025, 12:10 PM

Despite promises to Trump, Putin will not meet with Zelenskyy—Germany’s Merz

Despite the agreement struck between Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump last week, Putin will not meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Aug. 28.

28 August 2025, 10:34 PM

NABU, SAPO heads meet with French officials in Paris

Senior Ukrainian anti-corruption officials met with French government representatives during a working visit aimed at strengthening the independence and institutional capacity of Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies.

26 August 2025, 11:56 PM

Macron vows harsher Russia sanctions if talks collapse

Should negotiations on peace in Ukraine fail, the international community is prepared to strengthen sanctions against Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron said, BFMTV reported on Aug. 18.

19 August 2025, 09:24 AM

Ukrainian Zabarnyi in PSG squad for Ligue 1 season opener

Ukrainian defender Illia Zabarnyi has been named in Paris Saint-Germain’s squad for their first match of the new Ligue 1 football season against Nantes, starting at 9:45 p.m. EEST on Aug. 17.

17 August 2025, 06:05 PM

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