In rare call, Russian defense minister warns French counterpart against sending troops to Ukraine
8 months, 2 weeks ago

In rare call, Russian defense minister warns French counterpart against sending troops to Ukraine

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia’s defense minister warned his French counterpart against deploying troops to Ukraine in a rare phone call Wednesday and noted that Moscow is ready to take part in talks to end the conflict. Sergei Shoigu told French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu that if Paris follows up on its statements about the possibility of sending a French military contingent to Ukraine, “it will create problems for France itself,” according to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry. The Russian Defense Ministry also said in its readout of Wednesday’s call that Lecornu offered condolences over the March 22 attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed 145 in the deadliest assault on Russian soil in decades. The Russian Defense Ministry said that during the call Lecornu tried to persuade Shoigu that Ukraine and its Western allies had no relation to the concert hall raid, but Shoigu insisted that Moscow has “information about Ukrainian trace in organizing the terror attack.” “The Kyiv regime does nothing without approval of its Western handlers,” the ministry quoted Shoigu as telling Lecornu.“We hope that the French special services weren’t involved in it.”

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NATO CANNOT defend Europe from Russia without US, alliance's eastern leaders warn, weeks before Trump enters the White House
7 hours, 29 minutes ago

NATO CANNOT defend Europe from Russia without US, alliance's eastern leaders warn, weeks before Trump enters the White House

Daily Mail  

The leaders of three NATO countries that border Russia have warned that the defence bloc simply isn't ready to fight Vladimir Putin's forces without the US. Donald Trump told his European allies that he will demand NATO member states to increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP A Tomahawk Missile being launched from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS …

Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war: Putin
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5 days, 19 hours ago

Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war: Putin

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he was ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on ending the war and had no conditions for starting talks with the Ukrainian authorities. "We have always said that we are ready for negotiations and compromises," Putin said, after saying that Russian forces, advancing across the …

Kremlin ‘agrees’ with Trump as he calls Biden’s ATACMS nod to Ukraine a ‘foolish decision’
1 week, 4 days ago

Kremlin ‘agrees’ with Trump as he calls Biden’s ATACMS nod to Ukraine a ‘foolish decision’

Firstpost  

Trump claimed on the campaign trail that he could strike a deal to end the fighting in 24 hours, and speculation over a possible ceasefire is ramping up ahead of his inauguration in January US soldiers conduct live fire testing at White Sands Missile Range, NM, on Dec. 14, 2021, of early versions of the ATACMS. It is obvious that …

France’s Macron and Poland’s Tusk insist Ukraine must be at the heart of any potential peace talks
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1 week, 5 days ago

France’s Macron and Poland’s Tusk insist Ukraine must be at the heart of any potential peace talks

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — France’s President Emmanuel Macron and Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Ukraine must have a pivotal role in any potential negotiations over Russia’s war in the country, following a meeting Thursday in Warsaw. Macron also insisted Europeans must be involved in security talks in “very close” coordination with the United States to ensure Europe’s interests are taken …

Russia Ukraine war latest: Zelensky welcomes diplomatic end to Putin’s war and hints at role for foreign troops
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2 weeks ago

Russia Ukraine war latest: Zelensky welcomes diplomatic end to Putin’s war and hints at role for foreign troops

The Independent  

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Russia open to negotiations on Ukraine war, welcomes peace initiatives: Kremlin
2 weeks ago

Russia open to negotiations on Ukraine war, welcomes peace initiatives: Kremlin

Hindustan Times  

Following US President-elect Donald Trump's calls for an "immediate ceasefire" in Ukraine, Russia on Monday said it is “open to negotiations” on Kyiv and it welcomes peace initiatives. Kremlin said that President Putin welcomes peace initiatives, especially those coming from Global South nations and BRICS partners. Too many lives are being needlessly wasted, too many families destroyed.” Russia's ministry of …

Zelensky open to idea of Western troops in Ukraine
2 weeks ago

Zelensky open to idea of Western troops in Ukraine

The Independent  

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New Nato chief warns Trump not to push Ukraine deal that would have Putin and Iran ‘high-fiving’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

New Nato chief warns Trump not to push Ukraine deal that would have Putin and Iran ‘high-fiving’

The Independent  

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Russia will use ‘even stronger military means’ if Western pressure continues, warns deputy foreign minister
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Russia will use ‘even stronger military means’ if Western pressure continues, warns deputy foreign minister

CNN  

Moscow CNN — Russia will resort to “even stronger military means” in its war with Ukraine if the US and its allies fail to recognize it cannot be tested indefinitely, Moscow’s deputy foreign minister told CNN’s Fred Pleitgen in an exclusive interview on Wednesday. The risk of military escalation shouldn’t be underestimated and depends on decisions in Washington, Ryabkov said, …

Russia says West seeking Ukraine ceasefire to rearm Kyiv amid Scholz’s visit
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Russia says West seeking Ukraine ceasefire to rearm Kyiv amid Scholz’s visit

Firstpost  

“The West is starting to talk about a ceasefire as a means to give Ukraine a respite, and give themselves the opportunity to once again pump Ukraine up with modern long-range weapons. This, of course, is not a path to peace,” said Lavrov Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday accused Western nations of seeking a ceasefire in Ukraine to …

Macron reaffirms support for Ukraine, condemns Russian attacks in call with Zelenskyy
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Macron reaffirms support for Ukraine, condemns Russian attacks in call with Zelenskyy

Firstpost  

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday reaffirmed his support for Ukraine and condemned the intensifying Russian attacks in a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to a report French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he arrives for a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on October 10, 2024. Reuters File French …

Trump envoy's warning that 'we're on the precipice of WW3'... and his plan to end Russia conflict: How Keith Kellogg has proposed giving Putin one fifth of Ukraine and forcing Zelensky in to talks wit
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump envoy's warning that 'we're on the precipice of WW3'... and his plan to end Russia conflict: How Keith Kellogg has proposed giving Putin one fifth of Ukraine and forcing Zelensky in to talks wit

Daily Mail  

The former US Army General tapped to be Donald Trump's special envoy to Ukraine and Russia warned last week 'we're on the precipice of World War III' as he outlined a plan to end the war by forcing both sides to the negotiating table. Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg said we are 'on the precipice of WWIII' after Vladimir Putin launched …

Ukraine’s allies in disarray as Trump-led diplomacy nears
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1 month ago

Ukraine’s allies in disarray as Trump-led diplomacy nears

CNN  

CNN — A thousand days into Europe’s most grueling war since the Nazis, the starting gun appears to have been fired for peace talks in Ukraine. One Western official said there was an “overall collective holding of breath” in Western capitals ahead of Trump’s inauguration. A French defense official said: “Discussions surrounding the future of Ukraine have gone into overdrive” …

Ukraine’s allies in disarray as Trump-led diplomacy nears
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1 month ago

Ukraine’s allies in disarray as Trump-led diplomacy nears

CNN  

CNN — A thousand days into Europe’s most grueling war since the Nazis, the starting gun appears to have been fired for peace talks in Ukraine. Epifanova said the move might appeal to similar sympathies in Scholz’s own SPD party, but “otherwise it’s very unfortunate for Ukraine.” A diplomat familiar with the mood inside NATO headquarters described uncertainty in the …

British prime minister says he has no plans to talk with Putin as he reaffirms support for Ukraine
1 month, 1 week ago

British prime minister says he has no plans to talk with Putin as he reaffirms support for Ukraine

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday that he has no plan to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he pledged support for Ukraine as the U.K.’s top priority at this week’s G20 summit. Speaking with reporters on the way to the meeting in Brazil, Starmer said he wouldn’t speak to Putin as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz …

German Chancellor calls for Russia’s withdrawal of troops from Ukraine, Putin blames NATO, sets terms for talks
1 month, 1 week ago

German Chancellor calls for Russia’s withdrawal of troops from Ukraine, Putin blames NATO, sets terms for talks

Live Mint  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on Friday for the first time since December 2022, discussing the war in Ukraine, and bilateral relations. Scholz calls for withdrawal of Russian troops During the conversation, Scholz urged Putin to withdraw Russian forces from Ukraine and begin negotiations with Kyiv to achieve a “just and lasting peace,” according to …

Starmer and Macron vow to put Ukraine in ‘strongest position’ ahead of Trump’s presidency
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1 month, 1 week ago

Starmer and Macron vow to put Ukraine in ‘strongest position’ ahead of Trump’s presidency

The Telegraph  

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron discussed how to put Ukraine in the “strongest possible position going into the winter” amid uncertainty over long-term US support for Kyiv following the election of Donald Trump. The meeting took place against a backdrop of speculation about how Mr Trump could change US support for Ukraine when he returns to the White House …

Trump and European leaders get on the phone to talk Ukraine, Middle East
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump and European leaders get on the phone to talk Ukraine, Middle East

Politico  

The French and U.S. leaders agreed to stay in "close contact," according to the French readout of the call. The two leaders spoke for 25 minutes in what a French official described as "a warm conversation" and "a very good exchange," a warmth based on the "proximity" of their relationship during Trump's first term. French officials have been arguing for …

Ukraine’s president will speak to EU leaders about his plan to end the war
2 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine’s president will speak to EU leaders about his plan to end the war

NPR  

Ukraine’s president will speak to EU leaders about his plan to end the war Ukraine’s president is in Brussels today to speak to European Union leaders about his plan to end the war in a year — without ceding any territory to Russia. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Ukraine's president is in Brussels today to speak to European Union leaders about his …

Ukraine's Plan to Join NATO: A Crucial Step Towards Ending the War
2 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine's Plan to Join NATO: A Crucial Step Towards Ending the War

Associated Press  

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has unveiled a five-point plan aimed at prompting Russia into talks to end the war. The plan involves formally inviting Ukraine to join NATO in the near future, as well as focusing on strengthening Ukraine's capability to reclaim territory and bring the war back to the Russian territory. The plan also includes measures to deter Russia …

Putin says India, China, Brazil could mediate Russia-Ukraine peace talks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin says India, China, Brazil could mediate Russia-Ukraine peace talks

New Indian Express  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that he was ready for talks with Ukraine, on the basis of an aborted deal between Moscow's and Kyiv's negotiators reached in Istanbul in 2022. Speaking at a question and answer session at Russia's Eastern Economic Forum in the city of Vladivostok, Putin said Russia was ready for talks but based on an …

Zelensky says military aid sent to Ukraine will not help defeat Russia
6 months, 1 week ago

Zelensky says military aid sent to Ukraine will not help defeat Russia

Daily Mail  

Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday warned the level of military aid being sent by the West is still not sufficient for Ukraine to defeat Russia as 80 countries backed its 'territorial integrity'. Telling delegates that President Vladimir Putin was not ready for a 'just peace', Mr Zelensky said Ukraine was ready to negotiate with Russia 'tomorrow' - but only if its forces …

Ukraine-Russia war: Putin promises 'immediate' ceasefire if Ukraine drops Nato bid
6 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine-Russia war: Putin promises 'immediate' ceasefire if Ukraine drops Nato bid

The Telegraph  

Vladimir Putin’s ceasefire offer cannot be trusted, Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, has said. The Russian president said in a speech earlier on Friday that Russia would end the war in Ukraine if Kyiv agreed to drop its Nato ambitions and hand over the entirety of four provinces claimed by Moscow. “He will not stop,” Mr Zelensky said, likening Putin’s …

Joe Biden warns Vladimir Putin 'not going to stop at Ukraine' in joint presser with Macron
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Biden warns Vladimir Putin 'not going to stop at Ukraine' in joint presser with Macron

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden on Saturday pledged Washington's support for Kyiv in its battle against the Russian invasion, warning that Vladimir Putin would "not stop" at Ukraine. Emmanuel Macron, France's president, left, gestures towards US President Joe Biden and at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. "Putin is not going to stop at Ukraine," Biden …

US, France pledge support as Biden warns Russia ‘will not stop’ at Ukraine
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US, France pledge support as Biden warns Russia ‘will not stop’ at Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

The close allies say they remain committed to Ukraine, despite diverging strategies for how to support Kyiv. We will not, I say it again, walk away.” Macron then told Biden in front of reporters: “I thank you, Mr President, for being the president of the world’s number one power but doing it with the loyalty of a partner who likes …

French trainers in Ukraine would be lawful target, Russia says
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French trainers in Ukraine would be lawful target, Russia says

Hindustan Times  

French military instructors training soldiers in Ukraine would be a "legitimate target" for Russian strikes, Moscow's top diplomat said Tuesday, amid reports France could send trainers to the country. French trainers in Ukraine would be lawful target, Russia says France does not officially have military personnel assisting or training Ukrainian forces in Ukraine at the moment, but Kyiv said last …

Ukraine says talks on France sending military instructors ongoing
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine says talks on France sending military instructors ongoing

The Hindu  

Ukraine on Monday walked back an announcement that French military instructors would soon arrive in the country, saying that it was still in talks with Paris and other allies on the issue. Kyiv's Defence Ministry made the "clarification" after army chief Oleksandr Syrsky said that the first French military instructors would soon arrive in the war-battered country. "As of now, …

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
7 months, 2 weeks ago

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week

Associated Press  

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. THE FACTS: The French Foreign Ministry said in a statement on X that France has not deployed troops to Ukraine, calling the claim “disinformation.” Reports of the deployment cited a May 3 blog post by Stephen Bryen, a deputy undersecretary for the Department …

No, France did not deploy troops to fight with Ukraine against Russia
54 years, 11 months ago

No, France did not deploy troops to fight with Ukraine against Russia

Associated Press  

CLAIM: France sent troops to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war. The French Foreign Ministry said in a statement on X that France has not deployed troops to Ukraine, calling the claim “disinformation.” Reports of the deployment cited a May 3 blog post by Stephen Bryen, a deputy undersecretary for the Department of Defense during the Reagan administration. The claim spreading …

Nuclear drills response to NATO's intention of sending troops to Ukraine: Russia
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Nuclear drills response to NATO's intention of sending troops to Ukraine: Russia

Hindustan Times  

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia's forthcoming nuclear drills were intended as a response to "unprecedented" comments -- including by French President Emmanuel Macron -- about sending NATO troops into Ukraine. "They are talking about the readiness and even the intention of sending armed contingents to Ukraine -- that is, in fact, to put NATO soldiers in front of …

The Kremlin brands comments on Ukraine by France’s Macron and Britain’s Cameron as ‘dangerous’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Kremlin brands comments on Ukraine by France’s Macron and Britain’s Cameron as ‘dangerous’

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Recent statements by France’s president and Britain’s foreign secretary about the war in Ukraine are “dangerous” and will deepen international tension around the conflict, the Kremlin’s spokesman said Friday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov branded Macron’s comment “a very important and very dangerous statement.” Remarks by Macron about possible direct French engagement in the conflict represent a “very …

France’s Macron doesn’t rule out troops for Ukraine
7 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s Macron doesn’t rule out troops for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

French president says in interview that ‘if Russia wins in Ukraine, there will be no security in Europe’. French President Emmanuel Macron said he has not ruled out sending ground troops to Ukraine if Russia breaks through Ukrainian front lines and the government in Kyiv made such a request. As I said, I’m not ruling anything out, because we are …

Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talks
8 months, 1 week ago

Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talks

The Hindu  

The Kremlin said Friday that a draft Russia-Ukraine agreement negotiated in 2022 could serve as a starting point for prospective talks to end the fighting that has dragged into a third year. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that the draft document that was discussed in Istanbul in March 2022 could be “the basis for starting negotiations.” At the same time, …

Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talks
8 months, 1 week ago

Kremlin says 2022 draft document could serve as starting point for future Ukraine peace talks

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — A draft peace agreement that Russia and Ukraine negotiated in the early days of the conflict could serve as a starting point for talks to end the fighting, the Kremlin said Friday, reviving a proposal that Ukraine had rejected. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that the draft document that was discussed in Istanbul in March 2022 could be …

Kremlin says 2022 draft document, which Ukraine rejected, could serve as starting point for peace talks
8 months, 1 week ago

Kremlin says 2022 draft document, which Ukraine rejected, could serve as starting point for peace talks

LA Times  

The Kremlin suggested a draft peace agreement that Russia and Ukraine negotiated in the early days of the conflict, but which Ukraine rejected, could serve as a starting point for talks to end the fighting. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Friday that the draft document discussed in Istanbul in March 2022 could be “the basis for starting negotiations.” At the …

Putin mocks planned Ukraine conference and says Russia won’t accept any enforced peace plans
8 months, 1 week ago

Putin mocks planned Ukraine conference and says Russia won’t accept any enforced peace plans

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Thursday mocked a scheduled round of Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland, warning that Moscow will not accept any enforced plans that ignore its interests. Switzerland’s government said Wednesday it will host a high-level international conference in June to help chart a path toward peace in Ukraine after more than two years of fighting, …

Putin mocks planned Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland
8 months, 1 week ago

Putin mocks planned Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, listens to Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Thursday. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Thursday mocked a scheduled round of Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland, warning that Moscow will not accept any enforced plans that ignore its interests. Switzerland’s government said Wednesday it will host a high-level international …

France’s Macron dismisses Russian remarks suggesting Kyiv and Paris had a role in Moscow attack
8 months, 2 weeks ago

France’s Macron dismisses Russian remarks suggesting Kyiv and Paris had a role in Moscow attack

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron dismissed Thursday as “ridiculous” Russia’s defense minister’s remarks suggesting Ukraine and France could had a role in last month’s deadly Moscow concert hall attack. A statement from the Russian Defense Ministry quoted Sergei Shoigu as telling his French counterpart in regard to the Moscow attack that “the Kyiv regime does nothing without approval of …

Russia-NATO conflict would be 'one step' from WW3, Putin warns
9 months ago

Russia-NATO conflict would be 'one step' from WW3, Putin warns

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin today warned the West that a direct conflict between Russia and NATO would push the planet to the brink of World War Three. Macron told French outlet Le Parisien on Friday that Western ground operations in Ukraine might be necessary 'at some point' - just days after he declared his nation 'ready' to use nuclear weapons in an …

Newly-elected Vladimir Putin warns West that a conflict between Russia and NATO would be 'one step' from World War 3 after Macron refused to rule out putting troops on the ground in Ukraine
9 months ago

Newly-elected Vladimir Putin warns West that a conflict between Russia and NATO would be 'one step' from World War 3 after Macron refused to rule out putting troops on the ground in Ukraine

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin today warned the West that a direct conflict between Russia and NATO would push the planet to the brink of World War Three. The exercise involves air, sea, and land forces, with over 100 fighter jets, 50 ships, and over 20,000 troops practicing defensive manoeuvres in cold and harsh weather conditions Ukrainian tank-men are seen on a BWP …

‘Russia-NATO conflict just one step from World War III’: Vladimir Putin warns West
9 months ago

‘Russia-NATO conflict just one step from World War III’: Vladimir Putin warns West

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Monday that a direct conflict between Russia and the U.S.-led NATO military alliance would mean the planet was one step away from World War Three but said hardly anyone wanted such a scenario. Asked if he considered it necessary to take Ukraine's Kharkiv region, Putin said if the attacks continued, Russia would …

French President Emmanuel Macron warns Russian victory in Ukraine will 'reduce Europe's credibility to zero' as 'continent's security is at stake' - and refuses to rule out deployment of Western troop
9 months, 1 week ago

French President Emmanuel Macron warns Russian victory in Ukraine will 'reduce Europe's credibility to zero' as 'continent's security is at stake' - and refuses to rule out deployment of Western troop

Daily Mail  

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that a Russian victory in Ukraine 'would reduce Europe's credibility to zero' and refused to rule out deploying troops. Macron spoke on TV about the prospect of sending troops to Ukraine despite critics opposing Ukrainian soldiers at the artillery position in an unidentified area on the Adiivka frontline prepare to fire the D …

Macron again declines to rule out Western troops in Ukraine, but says they’re not needed now
9 months, 1 week ago

Macron again declines to rule out Western troops in Ukraine, but says they’re not needed now

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron warned Western powers against showing any signs of weakness to Russia as he reiterated his position Thursday that sending Western troops into Ukraine shouldn’t be ruled out, though he said today’s situation doesn’t require it. “We’re not in that situation today,” he said, but added that “all these options are possible.” Macron, who is …

Poland’s foreign minister says the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine is ‘not unthinkable’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Poland’s foreign minister says the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine is ‘not unthinkable’

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s foreign minister says the presence of NATO forces “is not unthinkable” and that he appreciates the French president for not ruling out that idea. Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk was among those European leaders who initially ruled out sending troops to Ukraine after Macron’s remarks, saying: “Poland does not plan to send its troops to the …

Sending combat troops to Ukraine 'not on table': French minister
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sending combat troops to Ukraine 'not on table': French minister

The Hindu  

The deployment of Western combat troops to fight against Russia on the ground in Ukraine is not on the table but new ways need to be found to battle the Russian invasion, France's defence minister said on Friday. French President Emmanuel Macron last month sent shockwaves around Ukraine when he refused to rule out any option in the conflict, including …

France and Moldova to sign defence deal as Russia watches on
9 months, 2 weeks ago

France and Moldova to sign defence deal as Russia watches on

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron and Moldovan leader Maia Sandu will sign a defence co-operation agreement in Paris on Thursday, his office said, as tensions mount between Chisinau and pro-Russian separatists. Their meeting in the French capital will take place after pro-Russian officials in Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria last week appealed to Russia for “protection”. “A defence cooperation agreement and …

The French president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

The French president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron appeared isolated on the European stage this week after saying the possibility of Western troops being sent to Ukraine could not be ruled out, a comment that prompted an outcry from other leaders. There was no consensus to send troops in an official, endorsed manner on the ground, Macron said, “but in terms of …

The French president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

The French president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron, shown at a press conference in Paris on Monday, floated the possibility of Western troops helping in Ukraine last week after 20 European heads of state, and other Western officials, met in Paris. Macron’s remarks, allies’ reactions Macron floated the possibility of Western troops helping in Ukraine while speaking at a news conference last week after …

Vladimir Putin warns that sending Western troops to Ukraine risks ‘global nuclear war’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Vladimir Putin warns that sending Western troops to Ukraine risks ‘global nuclear war’

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday to fulfill Moscow’s goals in Ukraine and sternly warned the West against deeper involvement in the fighting, saying that such a move is fraught with the risk of a global nuclear conflict. Putin noted that while accusing Russia of plans to attack NATO allies in Europe, Western allies were “selecting targets for striking our …

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