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The ‘menacing’ call with Russia that’s turning into a diplomatic headache for France

France accuses Russia of manipulating the readout of the call.

April 4, 2024 2:40 pm CET

Blinken calls for ‘swift, impartial investigation’ into killing of aid workers in Gaza airstrike

U.S. Secretary of State says Israel must “do more” to protect civilians.

April 2, 2024 7:03 pm CET

France to send new missiles, used armored vehicles to Ukraine

Paris would send ‘hundreds’ of vehicles over the next year, Sébastien Lecornu tells La Tribune Dimanche.

March 31, 2024 3:58 pm CET

France’s fiscal woes cast a long shadow over Macron’s EU ambitions

The French president faces fresh test as outlook for nation’s finances dims, threatening to upend his EU project.

March 29, 2024 1:03 pm CET

US to Ukraine: Heed our words, not our actions

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin didn’t have much to offer Kyiv during a meeting of allies organizing military aid for Ukraine.

March 19, 2024 7:07 pm CET

Europe’s soldiers keep quitting, just when NATO needs them

Western allies weigh up conscription or national service, as the threat from Russia grows.

March 18, 2024 4:58 pm CET

Moldova turns to France in face of threats from Putin

The two countries sign a defense deal as Paris boosts its presence in countries that Russia sees as its area of influence.

March 7, 2024 5:09 pm CET

Under fire: France insists it’s no slacker on military aid to Ukraine

Berlin has accused Paris of not pulling its weight on helping Ukraine. France begs to differ.

March 4, 2024 2:37 pm CET

France plants flag in Russia’s backyard with Armenia arms deals

The closer defense ties between the two countries are also angering regional rival Azerbaijan.

February 23, 2024 1:45 pm CET

Putin loses grip on member of his military alliance

Armenia has frozen its participation in the CSTO, PM Nikol Pashinyan said.

February 23, 2024 9:01 am CET

Russia threatened French planes in the Black Sea, Paris says

Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu said it’s a bid to “intimidate” France.

February 22, 2024 11:50 am CET

France will reach NATO defense spending target in 2024

Paris is dramatically increasing military spending, with this year’s budget set at €47.2 billion.

February 15, 2024 10:10 am CET
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Paris summons Russian ambassador over French deaths in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit Kyiv this month.

February 5, 2024 9:42 am CET

Macron: ‘Whatever America decides,’ Europe must back Ukraine

“We must be ready to act to defend and support Ukraine whatever it takes,” French president said.

January 30, 2024 11:07 pm CET

France gives Ukraine 12 more howitzers amid flak for not pulling its weight

The artillery coalition for Ukraine, co-led by France and the US, launches in Paris.

January 18, 2024 3:41 pm CET

Macron starts reshuffle as French PM Elisabeth Borne resigns

President kicks off 2024 with a Cabinet overhaul after series of crises left his governing coalition seriously bruised.

January 8, 2024 6:15 pm CET

Macron keeps France guessing as reshuffle rumors swirl

President holds informal talks amid speculation Elisabeth Borne could be ousted as PM.

January 5, 2024 12:53 pm CET

The Middle East is on fire: What you need to know about the Red Sea crisis

Iran wants to take its fight against Israel global — but just how bad could things get?

January 4, 2024 4:07 am CET

Iranian warship enters Red Sea as tensions rise

Worsening violence in the strategic waterway that links Europe and Asia could have far-reaching repercussions.

January 2, 2024 3:59 pm CET

How Houthi rebels are threatening global trade nexus on Red Sea

US is marshaling an international fleet as fears grow of Yemeni fighters’ impact on world economy.

December 19, 2023 9:20 pm CET

Macron attempts damage control after comments criticizing Israel

The French president’s initial response to the war was seen as breaking with France’s pro-Arab tradition.

November 13, 2023 3:23 pm CET

Don’t trust the data: France insists it’s pulling its weight on arms to Ukraine

But the numbers show Paris is doing even less than Lithuania.

November 8, 2023 6:02 pm CET

Liberté, égalité and military hardware: France sets its sights on Russia’s former allies

Emmanuel Macron’s European Political Community, launched after Russia invaded Ukraine, is now translating into defense deals.

November 3, 2023 4:57 pm CET

Hamas is fighting ‘sacred’ war with Israel, says Hezbollah chief

Hassan Nasrallah broke his silence for the first time since the surprise Hamas attacks last month that have left over 1,400 Israelis dead.

November 3, 2023 4:25 pm CET
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