Jean-Noël Barrot

Paris leaves door open for talks with Putin

Paris does not rule out maintaining dialogue with Moscow to protect European interests, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said in an interview with the French newspaper Libération published on Feb. 1.

2 February, 08:42 AM

Olena Zelenska joins the Ukraine–France presidential meeting in Paris

First ladies Olena Zelenska and Brigitte Macron joined the meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and France in Paris on Dec. 1.

1 December 2025, 06:03 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

Trump to insist on Ukraine cease-fire in talks with Putin — French FM Jean-Noël Barrot

U.S. President Donald Trump will demand an unconditional cease-fire in Ukraine during talks with Vladimir Putin, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on X on Aug. 14

14 August 2025, 11:39 AM

Jean-Noël Barrot visits Kharkiv following frontline trip to Sumy Oblast with Ukrainian FM

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot visited Kharkiv after a trip to Ukraine’s frontline Sumy Oblast with his Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Sybiha, Sybiha said on X on July 22.

23 July 2025, 01:12 AM

French foreign minister visits Chornobyl, talks Ukraine cooperation

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, accompanied by Ukraine’s Deputy Energy Minister Mykola Kolisnyk, visited the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, according to a Telegram post by Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy on July 21.

22 July 2025, 02:20 PM

French FM visits Kyiv after massive Russian attack

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot arrived in Kyiv to take part in a conference of ambassadors, according to his July 21 X post.

21 July 2025, 01:23 PM

EU prepares toughest sanctions in three years against Russia – French Foreign Minister

The European Union, at France’s initiative and in coordination with U.S. senators, is preparing a new package of the toughest sanctions against Russia since the war outbreak, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said at TF1 TV channel on July 7.

8 July 2025, 12:10 PM

France urges Putin to end Ukraine war before meddling in Middle East

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to establish peace in Ukraine before pursuing Middle East mediation, reacting to Russia’s deadly attack on Kyiv overnight into June 17 in a post on X.

17 June 2025, 07:50 PM

Jean-Noël Barrot advises Putin to first work for peace in Ukraine before the Middle East

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot advised Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to establish peace in Ukraine first before addressing the Middle East, he wrote on X on June 17.

17 June 2025, 06:39 PM

France’s FM warns of three traps in Russia-Ukraine Istanbul talks

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned of three pitfalls to avoid during Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul on May 15, stating an immediate ceasefire is the best outcome to expect, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported, citing his remarks at an informal NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Antalya.

15 May 2025, 01:50 PM

France urges harsher sanctions as Putin defies pressure

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced he will meet with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham in Türkiye on May 15 to discuss a proposed “extremely powerful” sanctions package against Russia, French outlet Le Figaro reported on May 14.

14 May 2025, 04:10 PM

Kremlin accuses Europe of siding with Ukraine in peace process

Europe is fully aligned with Kyiv, undermining any claim of impartiality in the "Ukrainian issue," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated in an interview with Russian propaganda outlet Vedomosti on May 13.

13 May 2025, 03:09 PM

Rubio joins European foreign ministers' peace push brainstorming

State Secretary Marco Rubio had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and European Union High Representative Kaja Kallas, the U.S. State Department reported on May 12.

13 May 2025, 10:48 AM

EU seeks to coordinate new sanctions package against Russia with US — French Foreign Minister

European Union countries aim to coordinate with the US on a new sanctions package in the event that Moscow refuses to engage in peace negotiations, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said, France24 reported on May 1.

2 May 2025, 09:10 AM

European nations outline their ‘red lines’ on Ukraine peace deal to U.S., French foreign minister says

European countries have laid out their “red lines” to the United States regarding a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said, Reuters reported on April 22.

22 April 2025, 06:19 PM

French foreign minister calls Putin’s ‘Easter ceasefire’ a PR stunt to placate Trump

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called the “Easter ceasefire” declared by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin a marketing operation aimed at appeasing U.S. President Donald Trump, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported on April 22.

22 April 2025, 01:03 PM

Kyiv, Paris seek united front ahead of high-stakes talks with U.S. in London

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held talks with his French counterpart, Jean-Noël Barrot, to discuss the next steps in restoring a just and comprehensive peace, according to Sybiha’s April 21 X post.

22 April 2025, 09:26 AM

EU foreign ministers to visit Kyiv for Europe Day on May 9

On May 9, European Union foreign ministers will visit Kyiv to mark Europe Day, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced on LCI TV on April 18.

18 April 2025, 11:39 AM

Ukraine’s allies slam Putin for breaking energy ceasefire deal

Britain and France accused Russia of continuing to carry out attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities in violation of the Riyadh agreements, AFP reported on April 4.

4 April 2025, 11:46 AM

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