France promises more tanks, armoured vehicles for Ukraine
1 year, 7 months ago

France promises more tanks, armoured vehicles for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Promise comes after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes a surprise visit to Paris after securing $3bn in military aid from Germany. The announcement came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy flew into France late on Sunday to join French President Emmanuel Macron for a working dinner at the Elysee Palace in Paris. “In the coming weeks, France will train and equip several battalions with tens of armoured vehicles and light tanks including AMX-10RC,” the two leaders said in a joint statement on Monday after some three hours of talks. Paris would also focus its efforts “in supporting Ukraine’s air defence capacities in order to defend its population against Russian strikes”. “Ukraine and France agree on the need to increase collective pressure on Russia through further sanctions to weaken Russia’s ability to continue its illegal war of aggression.” The visit to Paris was part of Zelenskyy’s whirlwind weekend tour of several key European allies to drum up military and financial support ahead of an expected major Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russian forces.

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Ukraine’s secret army in France
1 month ago

Ukraine’s secret army in France

Hindustan Times  

THREE UKRAINIAN soldiers, clutching Soviet-made AKM assault rifles, creep stealthily along zig-zagging trenches. At the French barracks, where cooks offer menus that alternate between Ukrainian and local, off-duty soldiers in combat fatigues hang around, training with gym weights, or smoking outside. Part of the European Union’s training mission, it was “co-constructed” with Ukrainian instructors, who are also on site to …

Macron will inspect Ukraine troops at French military camp as his domestic sway wanes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Macron will inspect Ukraine troops at French military camp as his domestic sway wanes

The Independent  

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France will deliver hundreds of armored vehicles to Ukraine, defense minister says
8 months, 3 weeks ago

France will deliver hundreds of armored vehicles to Ukraine, defense minister says

Associated Press  

PARIS — French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu said France is to deliver “hundreds” of armored vehicles by the beginning of next year to Ukraine as part of a new package of military aid for the country that just entered its third year of war since the full-scale Russian invasion. In an interview with the French newspaper La Tribune’s Sunday edition, …

France will soon deliver 78 howitzers to Ukraine to meet Kyiv's urgent needs, defence minister says
8 months, 4 weeks ago

France will soon deliver 78 howitzers to Ukraine to meet Kyiv's urgent needs, defence minister says

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris, Mar 26 France will soon be able to deliver 78 Caesar howitzers to Ukraine and will boost its supply of shells to meet Kyiv's urgent needs for ammunition to fight Russia's two-year invasion, the defence minister said on Tuesday. Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said at a news conference that an agreement was reached among France, Ukraine and Denmark to …

France will soon deliver 78 howitzers to Ukraine to meet Kyiv’s urgent needs, defense minister says
8 months, 4 weeks ago

France will soon deliver 78 howitzers to Ukraine to meet Kyiv’s urgent needs, defense minister says

Associated Press  

PARIS — France will soon be able to deliver 78 Caesar howitzers to Ukraine and will boost its supply of shells to meet Kyiv’s urgent needs for ammunition to fight Russia’s full-scale invasion, the defense minister said Tuesday. Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu said at a news conference that an agreement was reached among France, Ukraine and Denmark to finance the …

Germany, France and Poland vow to procure more weapons for Ukraine in a show of unity
9 months, 1 week ago

Germany, France and Poland vow to procure more weapons for Ukraine in a show of unity

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. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron …

Germany, France and Poland vow to procure more weapons for Ukraine in a show of unity
9 months, 1 week ago

Germany, France and Poland vow to procure more weapons for Ukraine in a show of unity

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany, France and Poland vowed Friday to procure more weapons for Kyiv and step up production of military equipment along with partners in Ukraine, promising that Ukraine can rely on the trio of European powers as it tries to overcome a shortage of military resources. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister …

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 …

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’s Macron does not rule out Europeans sending troops to Ukraine
9 months, 4 weeks ago

France’s Macron does not rule out Europeans sending troops to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

French president opens door to European nations sending troops to Ukraine, although he cautioned that there was no consensus at this stage. French President Emmanuel Macron has said that sending Western ground troops to Ukraine could not be “ruled out” as European allies announced new measures to deliver munitions and boost Kyiv in its fight against Russia. Duda said the …

France pledges to send up to $3.2 billion in military aid to Ukraine this year
10 months, 1 week ago

France pledges to send up to $3.2 billion in military aid to Ukraine this year

The Hindu  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed Friday in Paris a 10-year bilateral security agreement with France hours after he officialized a similar one with Germany. Mr. Scholz described the long-term security accord as a “historic step.” Ukraine signed last month its first such bilateral agreement with the U.K. Mr. Zelensky said more deals were in the works with other countries. “Two …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Paris signed security agreement with France after similar deal with Germany
10 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Paris signed security agreement with France after similar deal with Germany

Associated Press  

PARIS — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement with France hours after he officialized a similar one with Germany. “The outcome of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine will be decisive for our interests, our values, our security and our model of society,” Macron said. “Two years after the beginning of this terrible war, …

France and Ukraine to sign a security agreement in Paris in the presence of President Zelenskyy
10 months, 1 week ago

France and Ukraine to sign a security agreement in Paris in the presence of President Zelenskyy

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron will sign a bilateral security agreement with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Friday in Paris to provide “long-term support” to the war-ravaged country which has been battling Russia’s full-scale invasion for nearly two years. A French official, speaking anonymously because he was not allowed to disclosed the details of the deal, said the …

France ramps up weapons production for Ukraine and says Russia is scrutinizing the West’s mettle
11 months ago

France ramps up weapons production for Ukraine and says Russia is scrutinizing the West’s mettle

Associated Press  

PARIS — France announced more planned deliveries of its Caesar artillery system to Ukraine on Thursday and accelerating weapons manufacturing as it seeks to avoid depleting its own military stocks while continuing to support the war effort against Russia’s invasion. “The logic of ceding materiel taken from the armies’ stocks is reaching its end,” the French defense minister, Sébastien Lecornu, …

France ramps up weapons production for Ukraine and says Russia is scrutinizing the West's mettle
11 months ago

France ramps up weapons production for Ukraine and says Russia is scrutinizing the West's mettle

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 French manufacturers have reduced the …

Ukraine ‘will remain France’s priority’ despite international crisis
11 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine ‘will remain France’s priority’ despite international crisis

The Hindu  

France's new Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne on January 13 renewed his country's support to Ukraine, choosing Kyiv for his first official visit abroad, as the war with Russia nears a second anniversary. "Despite the multiplying crisis, Ukraine is and will remain France's priority," Mr. Sejourne, who was due to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky later, said. 'New phase of defence cooperation' …

France’s parliament approves big boost in military spending, spurred by Ukraine war
1 year, 5 months ago

France’s parliament approves big boost in military spending, spurred by Ukraine war

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s parliament on Thursday approved a multi-billion-euro boost to military spending through the rest of this decade, spurred by Russia’s war in Ukraine and fast-growing global threats. He has argued the boost was needed to ensure “our freedom, our security, our prosperity, our place in the world.” The defense minister has compared it to France’s push in the …

France pledges more military aid for Ukraine after Zelenskyy makes surprise Paris visit to meet Macron
1 year, 7 months ago

France pledges more military aid for Ukraine after Zelenskyy makes surprise Paris visit to meet Macron

Firstpost  

Following unexpected negotiations between the presidents of Ukraine and France in Paris on Sunday, France promised extra military help for Ukraine, including light tanks, armoured vehicles, training for soldiers, and other support as the Ukrainians prepare for a counteroffensive against Russian forces. Macron’s office said France will supply dozens of light tanks and armoured vehicles “in the weeks ahead,” without …

France pledges more military aid as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy makes surprise Paris visit to meet Macron
1 year, 7 months ago

France pledges more military aid as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy makes surprise Paris visit to meet Macron

Associated Press  

PARIS — France pledged additional military aid for Ukraine on Sunday, including light tanks, armored vehicles, training for soldiers and other assistance as the Ukrainians gear up for a counteroffensive against Russian forces, following surprise talks in Paris between the Ukrainian and French presidents. Macron’s office said France will supply dozens of light tanks and armored vehicles “in the weeks …

Russia-Ukraine conflict: G7 to tighten Russia sanctions; France, Germany promise heavy aid to Ukraine
1 year, 7 months ago

Russia-Ukraine conflict: G7 to tighten Russia sanctions; France, Germany promise heavy aid to Ukraine

India Today  

With the Russia-Ukraine war raging on, the G7 nations on Monday reportedly hinted at tightening sanctions on Russia as it prepares to hold a summit in Japan this week. Amid speculations that Ukraine may soon go counter-offensive against the backdrop of the intensified attacks in Ukraine's Bakhmut region, European countries like France and Germany have also promised heavy aid for …

Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Paris for talks with French president Macron
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Paris for talks with French president Macron

ABC  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a surprise visit to Paris for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, extending a multi-stop European tour that has elicited fresh pledges of military support. Key points: Volodymyr Zelenskyy will speak to the French president about Ukraine's military and humanitarian needs The Ukrainian president is visiting allies in search of further arms to help …

NATO allies send 1,500 combat vehicles, 230 tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 7 months ago

NATO allies send 1,500 combat vehicles, 230 tanks to Ukraine

The Hindu  

NATO countries have delivered more than 98% of the combat vehicles promised to Ukraine amid its war with Russia, the military alliance’s chief said on April 27, giving Kyiv a bigger punch as it appears poised to launch a counteroffensive. Along with more than 1,550 armored vehicles, 230 tanks and other equipment, member nations have sent Ukraine “vast amounts of …

France boosts military spending amid war in Ukraine
1 year, 8 months ago

France boosts military spending amid war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

PARIS — The French government on Tuesday approved a key budget bill presented as the country’s biggest military spending spree in more than 50 years, underscoring the impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu said bill’s political, budgetary, military and technological drive is comparable to the huge push in the 1960s that saw France develop nuclear weapons, …

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 …

U.S. and Germany are sending armored vehicles to Ukraine. Will they help?
1 year, 11 months ago

U.S. and Germany are sending armored vehicles to Ukraine. Will they help?

LA Times  

Looking ahead to a likely spring offensive, the U.S. and Germany are sending Ukraine an array of armored vehicles, including 50 tank-killing Bradleys, to expand its ability to move troops to the front lines and beef up its forces against Russia as the war nears its first anniversary. In a combined arms fight, for example, Ukrainian forces could fire rounds …

Foreign Secretary says tanks 'may well be part' of the UK's future support packages for Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Foreign Secretary says tanks 'may well be part' of the UK's future support packages for Ukraine

Daily Mail  

Britain, France and Germany are considering sending tanks and armoured vehicles to Ukraine as Russia and Vladimir Putin continue to wage war. A new U.S. military aid package will see dozens of Bradleys sent to Ukraine World leaders condemn Russia's 'hypocritical' call for ceasefire as Biden accuses Vladimir of 'seeking oxygen': Pushed on whether the UK would join other nations …

Ukraine to get French combat vehicles in key move by West
1 year, 11 months ago

Ukraine to get French combat vehicles in key move by West

Associated Press  

PARIS — The French Defense Ministry said Thursday it will soon hold talks with its Ukrainian counterpart to arrange for the delivery of armored combat vehicles in what France’s presidency says will be the first time this type of Western-made wheeled tank destroyer will be given to the Ukrainian military. Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Zelenskyy took to Twitter to thank …

Ukraine to get armoured combat vehicles from West, asks for tanks
1 year, 11 months ago

Ukraine to get armoured combat vehicles from West, asks for tanks

Al Jazeera  

France confirms it will send the first armoured combat vehicles to Ukraine, while US president says Washington considering sending Bradley fighting vehicles. Ukraine’s Western allies have for the first time moved towards supplying armoured fighting vehicles to Ukrainian troops but not the heavier tanks Kyiv has requested to help fight Russian forces. French President Emmanuel Macron told Ukrainian President Volodymyr …

French defence chief Sebastien Lecornu visits Ukraine, pledges more support
1 year, 11 months ago

French defence chief Sebastien Lecornu visits Ukraine, pledges more support

Firstpost  

France’s defense minister on Wednesday pledged further military support for Ukraine, insisting his government’s backing is unflagging while efforts are also being made with Moscow to reach an eventual negotiated end to Russia’s invasion. Kyiv: France’s defense minister on Wednesday pledged further military support for Ukraine, insisting his government’s backing is unflagging while efforts are also being made with Moscow …

French defense chief visits Ukraine, pledges more support
1 year, 11 months ago

French defense chief visits Ukraine, pledges more support

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — France’s defense minister on Wednesday pledged further military support for Ukraine, insisting his government’s backing is unflagging while efforts are also being made with Moscow to reach an eventual negotiated end to Russia’s invasion. France could deliver a new air-defense system in the future, officials said, without revealing details, though Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov added that …

France has sent more air defence missiles to Ukraine: Macron
2 years ago

France has sent more air defence missiles to Ukraine: Macron

The Hindu  

France has delivered more air defence missile systems and other weapons to Ukraine and will send more early next year, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview aired Tuesday. "In recent days, France has sent Ukraine more arms, rocket launchers, Crotale, equipment beyond what we had already done," Macron told France's TF1 and LCI television. Since Russia's invasion in …

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 …

France ramps up war support for Ukraine, rebuilds armories
2 years, 2 months ago

France ramps up war support for Ukraine, rebuilds armories

Associated Press  

PARIS — France on Sunday pledged air defense systems to protect Ukrainian cities against drone strikes, as well as an expanded training program for Ukrainian soldiers, as it seeks to puncture perceptions that French President Emmanuel Macron’s government has lagged in supporting Ukraine militarily against the Russian invasion. “A new generation of soldiers must also be trained, to last the …

Ukraine Airs 'Romantic' Video Asking France for More Guns
2 years, 2 months ago

Ukraine Airs 'Romantic' Video Asking France for More Guns

News 18  

Ukraine’s defence ministry sought to woo France on Wednesday with a mock love-letter video, urging its ally to send more artillery as a “romantic gesture” to repel the Russian invasion. The unusual plea, set to Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg’s sultry hit “Je T’aime… Moi Non Plus”, comes as Kyiv urges Western nations to help bolster its air defences after …

France becoming 'irrelevant' in Ukraine because it sends too few arms, says defence expert
2 years, 2 months ago

France becoming 'irrelevant' in Ukraine because it sends too few arms, says defence expert

The Telegraph  

France is becoming “irrelevant” in the Ukraine war and should do more to bump up its meagre supply of weapons, a top French defence expert has warned. Concerns that President Emmanuel Macron is not pulling his weight in military support to Ukraine compared to countries like America and Britain came amid reports France would belatedly pledge six to 12 more …

Putin warns French, German leaders over arms supplies to Ukraine
2 years, 6 months ago

Putin warns French, German leaders over arms supplies to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Vladimir Putin tells France’s Macron and Germany’s Scholz that the continuing arms supplies to Ukraine are ‘dangerous’. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz against increased arms supplies to Ukraine, saying it could lead to further destabilisation. The Kremlin said Putin made his comments during a three-way telephone call with the French …

Macron says France to 'intensify' military, humanitarian aid to Ukraine
2 years, 7 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". …

France's victorious Emmanuel Macron boosts weapons, stakes in Ukraine
2 years, 7 months ago

France's victorious Emmanuel Macron boosts weapons, stakes in Ukraine

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his re-election as France's President and wished him “success in your activities.” As the French President embarks on a second term, with the intention of keeping France at the forefront of international efforts to find a solution in Ukraine, Mr. Macron has given a green light for the delivery of modern artillery …

France sending ‘significant equipment’ to Ukraine to fight Russia
2 years, 8 months ago

France sending ‘significant equipment’ to Ukraine to fight Russia

Al Jazeera  

France says it is transferring Caesar howitzers, Milan anti-tank missiles, and thousands of shells to Kyiv following Russia’s invasion. Always with the red line that we will not become parties to the conflict.” Defence Minister Florence Parly confirmed on Twitter that France would send “several Caesar artillery cannons and thousands of shells”. Ukrainian officials including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have repeatedly …

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