‘I didn’t change my number': Macron still open to dialogue with Putin if it helps to bring peace
1 year ago

‘I didn’t change my number': Macron still open to dialogue with Putin if it helps to bring peace

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday he would still consider talking with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin if it helps creating a sustainable peace between Ukraine and Russia. If not, we’ll cope.” Speaking in Brussels at the end of a summit where EU leaders decided to open membership negotiations with war-torn Ukraine, Macron said he remained open to dialogue with Putin on finding a peaceful solution if the Russian leader reaches out to him. I haven’t changed my number.” Macron added that if Putin shows a will to kick-start a dialogue that can build a lasting peace, France is ready to help. “If President Putin has a willingness to engage in dialogue and serious proposals to move forward and emerge from the conflict and build a lasting peace, that is to say one that respects international law and therefore Ukrainian interests and sovereignty, I’ll take the call,” Macron said.

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Macron urges Ukraine to have ‘realistic expectations’ in conflict with Russia
2 days, 20 hours ago

Macron urges Ukraine to have ‘realistic expectations’ in conflict with Russia

Hindustan Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Ukraine Monday to have "realistic" expectations on territory as its fight against the Russian invasion heads into a fourth year, saying he saw no "quick and easy solution" to the conflict. French president Emmanuel Macron has asked Ukraine to keep its expectations realistic when it comes to conflict with Russia Outlining France's foreign policy …

Macron affirms Trump has ‘solid ally’ in France, urges realism from Ukraine over territory
2 days, 21 hours ago

Macron affirms Trump has ‘solid ally’ in France, urges realism from Ukraine over territory

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said his country was a “a solid ally” of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday as he outlined his vision for global diplomacy in 2025, while warning that France could lose the incoming U.S. leader’s respect by being “weak and defeatist.” “Donald Trump knows that he has a solid ally in France, an ally he …

Ukraine needs realistic stance on territory for talks with Russia: French President
3 days, 11 hours ago

Ukraine needs realistic stance on territory for talks with Russia: French President

India Today  

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that Ukraine needs to have a realistic position on territorial issues as part of efforts to bring about a negotiation with Russia. Speaking at an annual conference to French ambassadors to outline their strategy for the year, Macron's comments were the first time he had suggested that Kyiv should consider a position beyond …

France’s Macron and Poland’s Tusk insist Ukraine must be at the heart of any potential peace talks
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3 weeks, 6 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 …

Trump says Zelensky is ready for 'deal' with Russia
1 month ago

Trump says Zelensky is ready for 'deal' with Russia

Raw Story  

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted three-way talks with Zelensky and Trump at the Elysee Palace on Saturday, as fears grow in Kyiv about the position of the incoming US administration. "It seems like the world is going a little crazy right now and we will be talking about that," Trump told reporters as he prepared to sit down for the …

Trump Meets French President Macron, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy In Paris
1 month ago

Trump Meets French President Macron, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy In Paris

ABP News  

French President Emmanuel Macron held a trilateral meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, brought together for the ceremonial reopening of Norte-Dame Cathedral. Zelenskyy and European leaders have been concerned that Trump, who takes office next month, could withdraw US military aid to Ukraine at a crucial point in Kyiv's fight with Russia. When Trump arrived …

France awaits Emmanuel Macron’s speech after no-confidence vote: ‘Stability requires…’
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1 month ago

France awaits Emmanuel Macron’s speech after no-confidence vote: ‘Stability requires…’

Live Mint  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation Thursday following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a day after a historic no-confidence vote at the National Assembly left France without a functioning government. The no-confidence motion passed by 331 votes in the National Assembly, forcing Barnier to step down after just three months in office—the shortest …

Macron reaffirms support for Ukraine, condemns Russian attacks in call with Zelenskyy
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Biden, Macron discuss Lebanon-Israel ceasefire efforts and Russia-Ukraine war
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Biden, Macron discuss Lebanon-Israel ceasefire efforts and Russia-Ukraine war

Firstpost  

White confirmed that the two leaders spoke on Friday evening and also reviewed developments in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and Lebanon ceasefire deal French President Emmanuel Macron meets with US President Joe Biden during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on September 25, 2024. AP Amid the brewing …

Ukraine’s allies in disarray as Trump-led diplomacy nears
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1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

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

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

France’s Macron doesn’t rule out troops for Ukraine
8 months, 1 week 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 …

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

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, 3 weeks 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 …

French president Emmanuel Macron tells Putin 'WE are a nuclear power and WE are ready' in latest WW3 rhetoric as he responds to Russian leader's threats about using nukes
9 months, 3 weeks ago

French president Emmanuel Macron tells Putin 'WE are a nuclear power and WE are ready' in latest WW3 rhetoric as he responds to Russian leader's threats about using nukes

Daily Mail  

French President Emmanuel Macron has declared his nation 'ready' to use nuclear weapons in an uncharacteristically brash retort to Vladimir Putin following the latest bout of nuclear sabre-rattling from the Kremlin chief. Macron chastised Putin for threatening the use of nuclear devices and reminded him France also has an advanced weapons programme in interviews with French media yesterday. Speaking with …

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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

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

French president Macron raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?
10 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. There was no consensus to send troops in an …

The French president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?
10 months, 1 week 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?
10 months, 1 week 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 …

French President Macron uses broad news conference to show his leadership hasn’t faded
11 months, 3 weeks ago

French President Macron uses broad news conference to show his leadership hasn’t faded

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of showing his leadership hasn’t faded in more than two hours of answering questions at a news conference in which he promised a stronger France to face the world’s challenges. The French president vowed to make France “stronger” to face global crises, announcing plans to deliver more long-range cruise missiles as …

France’s Macron announces missiles and bombs for Ukraine, suggests he could work with Trump
11 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s Macron announces missiles and bombs for Ukraine, suggests he could work with Trump

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans Tuesday to deliver more long-range cruise missiles as well as bombs to Ukraine and suggested that he’d find ways to work with Donald Trump in the event that he wins another presidency. He said France plans to deliver about 40 long-range missiles and “several hundred bombs that our Ukrainian friends are waiting …

Emmanuel Macron's self-belief helped him become France's president, but it could risk his legacy
1 year, 3 months ago

Emmanuel Macron's self-belief helped him become France's president, but it could risk his legacy

ABC  

In February 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron travelled to the Kremlin to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Nonetheless, Stephen Brady, the Australian ambassador to France from 2014 to 2017, says Macron's win was "extraordinary". He says it shows Macron's "capacity to think big, to think differently, to think laterally". Pedder says that while Macron has been able to use …

US President Biden, France’s Macron agree to 'engage' China on Ukraine in efforts to end conflict
1 year, 8 months ago

US President Biden, France’s Macron agree to 'engage' China on Ukraine in efforts to end conflict

Firstpost  

Paris, France: Following their phone conversation on Thursday, US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron “agreed on the importance of continuing to engage” China in efforts to put an end to the conflict in Ukraine. According to a statement from Macron’s office, the French president updated Biden on “the results obtained” during his trip to Beijing in the …

French peace proposal for Ukraine difficult to imagine as Paris openly siding with Kyiv, says Russia
1 year, 8 months ago

French peace proposal for Ukraine difficult to imagine as Paris openly siding with Kyiv, says Russia

Firstpost  

“Paris can hardly aspire to be a mediator at this time, because Paris actually takes the side of one of the participants in the conflict,” said Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. New Delhi: Russia has said that French peace proposal for Ukraine conflict is “difficult to imagine” as Paris is “directly and indirectly” involved on the side of …

‘Counting on Xi to bring Russia to its senses’: French Prez Macron
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Counting on Xi to bring Russia to its senses’: French Prez Macron

Hindustan Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he was counting on his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to "bring Russia to its senses" over its war in Ukraine. To coincide with their meeting, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV released a report in which Xi hailed China's "positive and steady" ties with France as the world undergoes "profound historical changes". ‘Major role’ Macron …

Macron appeals to China’s Xi to ‘bring Russia to its senses’ and end war in Ukraine
1 year, 9 months ago

Macron appeals to China’s Xi to ‘bring Russia to its senses’ and end war in Ukraine

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron, bottom left, chats with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony in Beijing on Thursday. French President Emmanuel Macron appealed on Thursday to Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who received an effusive welcome from Vladimir Putin in Moscow last month, to “bring Russia to its senses” and help make “lasting peace” in Ukraine. “I believe that …

France implores China to ‘bring Russia to its senses’ on Ukraine
1 year, 9 months ago

France implores China to ‘bring Russia to its senses’ on Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

France’s president, accompanied by European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, says he wants to ‘be a voice that unites Europe’ over the conflict in Ukraine. However, Nicholas Bequelin, from Yale Law School’s Paul Tsai China Center, said it was unusual for Macron and von der Leyen to travel to Beijing together “and quite confusing”. “And then there’s a much …

Emmanuel Macron says 'counting' on Xi Jinping to 'bring Russia to its senses'
1 year, 9 months ago

Emmanuel Macron says 'counting' on Xi Jinping to 'bring Russia to its senses'

India Today  

French President Emmanuel Macron called on his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday to "bring Russia to its senses" over Ukraine and urged him not to deliver weapons to Moscow. Those comments were echoed by von der Leyen, who said she had warned Chinese leaders Thursday that arms shipments to Russia would "significantly harm" relations. Macron said he wants to …

France’s Macron visits China seeking breakthrough in Ukraine war
1 year, 9 months ago

France’s Macron visits China seeking breakthrough in Ukraine war

Al Jazeera  

French president is expected to push Chinese counterpart Xi not to side with Russia while shoring up economic ties. “The primary issue that Macron and von der Leyen will probably want to push on is to help get some support from China in dealing with Russia and to help advance on that front,” Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy, an associate research fellow …

Macron to hike military funds amid Ukraine war, new threats
1 year, 11 months ago

Macron to hike military funds amid Ukraine war, new threats

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday proposed to boost defense spending by more than a third through 2030 and to “transform” France’s nuclear-armed military, to better face evolving threats and take into account the impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Macron didn’t address Ukraine’s pleas to supply French Leclerc tanks — even after a tongue-in-cheek video released Thursday …

France’s Macron engineers new diplomatic push for Ukraine
2 years ago

France’s Macron engineers new diplomatic push for Ukraine

Associated Press  

PARIS — Emmanuel Macron calls it “combat diplomacy.” The French president has vowed to make every effort to support Ukraine — including by hosting an international conference Tuesday meant to help the country make it through winter. It comes in response to Russian war operations in recent weeks that have focused on civilian infrastructure and are aimed at “making the …

Ukraine slams Emanuel Macron over move to broker peace talks with Vladimir Putin
2 years, 2 months ago

Ukraine slams Emanuel Macron over move to broker peace talks with Vladimir Putin

Daily Mail  

Ukraine has issued a slap down to Emmanuel Macron after he urged Western leaders to negotiate ‘around a table’ with Russian despot Vladimir Putin. Ukraine has issued a slap down to Emmanuel Macron after he urged Western leaders to negotiate ‘around a table’ with Russian despot Vladimir Putin ‘It is more important for Macron to understand the soul of the …

‘Those who remain silent today…’: Macron to fence sitters in swipe at Russia
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Those who remain silent today…’: Macron to fence sitters in swipe at Russia

Hindustan Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron accused Russia of a modern day imperialism that was based on the law of the jungle and pleaded on Tuesday for neutral countries to stop being complicit by remaining silent about Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In a speech to world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly, Macron warned that Russia's invasion of Ukraine was dividing …

France President Macron Seeks Allies After Poll Upset As Parliament Session Convenes
2 years, 6 months ago

France President Macron Seeks Allies After Poll Upset As Parliament Session Convenes

News 18  

France’s lower house of parliament reopens Tuesday after an election upset for President Emmanuel Macron whose centrist allies are little closer to building a stable majority, putting Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne’s job potentially on the line. Borne and other senior Macron backers have been trying to win over individual right-wing and moderate left parliamentarians to bolster their ranks, with one …

Macron warned he risks giving Putin ‘a licence to manipulate the world’
2 years, 6 months ago

Macron warned he risks giving Putin ‘a licence to manipulate the world’

The Telegraph  

Boris Johnson has warned Emmanuel Macron that a peace deal with Russia would cause “enduring instability” and give Vladimir Putin licence to manipulate the world. The Prime Minister and the French president met at the G7 summit in Germany on Sunday after criticism of Mr Macron and his perceived desire to bring an early end to the conflict in Ukraine. …

German leader says it’s necessary to keep talking to Putin
2 years, 6 months ago

German leader says it’s necessary to keep talking to Putin

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Friday that it’s “absolutely necessary” for some leaders to talk directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin amid efforts to end the war in Ukraine, and he and France’s president will continue to do so. Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron have held several telephone conversations with Putin, separately and together, since Russia’s invasion …

Macron says France to 'intensify' military, humanitarian aid to Ukraine
2 years, 8 months ago

Macron says France to 'intensify' military, humanitarian aid to Ukraine

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that France would "intensify" its supply of military and humanitarian support following a conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky. Mr. Zelensky thanked France for "large-scale military shipments that contribute to the Ukrainian resistance," Mr. Macron said, adding "that this support will continue to intensify, as will the humanitarian assistance provided by France". …

Newly re-elected Macron to toughen stance on Russia: Analysts
2 years, 8 months ago

Newly re-elected Macron to toughen stance on Russia: Analysts

Al Jazeera  

Dialogue channels will remain open, but Macron is expected to push for a more aggressive position on Russia. “Now that Le Pen has lost, Macron will push for a full energy embargo, as he has already said that France doesn’t depend on Russian gas,” he told Al Jazeera. “Macron always sustained the autonomy of the EU, and states that its …

France’s victorious Macron boosts weapons, stakes in Ukraine
2 years, 8 months ago

France’s victorious Macron boosts weapons, stakes in Ukraine

Associated Press  

PARIS — When Vladimir Putin congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his re-election as France’s president and wished him “success in your activities,” the Russian leader probably was being more polite than sincere. “Initially, we were a bit shy to show what was being provided,” said retired Gen. Dominique Trinquand, a former head of France’s military mission at the United Nations. “We’ll …

Macron unveils vision for second term
2 years, 9 months ago

Macron unveils vision for second term

Associated Press  

March 17, 2022 PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday unveiled his proposals to boost the economy, fight inequality and improve France’s reactions to global crises if he wins a second term in next month’s elections. Asked about his campaign’s motto, he said he wants the French to be “stronger and happier all together.” Even though he formally announced …

‘Nobody negotiated with Hitler’: Poland slams Macron for Putin talks
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Nobody negotiated with Hitler’: Poland slams Macron for Putin talks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Poland’s prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki …

Russia's pledge to scale back in Ukraine draws scepticism, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says there's no reason to believe it
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia's pledge to scale back in Ukraine draws scepticism, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says there's no reason to believe it

ABC  

Ukraine has reacted with scepticism to Russia's promise to scale down military operations around Kyiv and another city as some Western countries expected Moscow to intensify its offensive in other parts of the country. Key points: Negotiations are set to resume in Istanbul on Wednesday Russia's delegation says it will show Ukraine's proposals to Vladimir Putin There is still a …

In 1st big campaign do, Macron unveils vision for 2nd term
2 years, 9 months ago

In 1st big campaign do, Macron unveils vision for 2nd term

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday unveiled his proposals to boost the economy, fight inequality and improve France’s reactions to global crises if he wins a second term in next month’s elections. Asked about his campaign’s motto, he said he wants the French to be “stronger and happier all together.” Even though he formally announced he is running …

Macron keeps an open line to Putin as war in Ukraine rages
2 years, 10 months ago

Macron keeps an open line to Putin as war in Ukraine rages

Associated Press  

NICE, France — While most of the world is shunning President Vladimir Putin over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, one of the few leaders keeping an open line of communication is French President Emmanuel Macron. But Haddad said that it’s important that Macron keeps trying to engage Putin even as the West punishes Russia and strengthens Ukraine’s defenses. Putin told Macron …

Worst is yet to come, says France's Macron after phone call with Putin
2 years, 10 months ago

Worst is yet to come, says France's Macron after phone call with Putin

India Today  

After a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday failed to yield a diplomatic breakthrough, his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron believes the “worst is yet to come” in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Taking to Twitter after the nearly 90-minute-long conversation, Macron wrote that he had once again asked Putin to halt his onslaught on Ukraine …

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