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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 …

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Macron says Western ground operations in Ukraine possible 'at some point'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron says Western ground operations in Ukraine possible 'at some point'

Daily Mail  

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that Western ground operations in Ukraine might be necessary 'at some point'. French President Emmanuel Macron has claimed Western ground operations in Ukraine might be necessary Ukrainian Emergency Services earlier this week attend a damaged residential building following a Russian strike 'France's strength is that we can do it'. Scholz last month disputed Macron's …

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Intelligence chief: Russian spy ring had ‘source’ in France
1 year, 8 months ago

Intelligence chief: Russian spy ring had ‘source’ in France

Associated Press  

LE PECQ, France — The French chief of counterintelligence has given new details about a Russian spy ring broken up by France in the wake of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, saying the six intelligence agents were caught red-handed interacting with a source on French soil. Lerner described the unmasking of the Russian agents as “one of the most significant counter-intelligence …

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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 …

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Why Burkina Faso just had its second coup in 8 months
2 years, 2 months ago

Why Burkina Faso just had its second coup in 8 months

Al Jazeera  

On September 30, Captain Ibrahim Traore led a coup to become Burkina Faso’s new leader, deposing Paul Henri-Damiba, who had only come to power in January through his own coup. Halla Mohieddeen: At the end of last month, Ibrahim Traore, an unknown 34-year-old army captain, led a coup to oust Burkina Faso’s President Paul-Henri Damiba. Halla Mohieddeen: At the heart …

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Russia’s nuclear trade with Europe flows despite Ukraine war
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia’s nuclear trade with Europe flows despite Ukraine war

Associated Press  

PARIS — While the European Union has agreed to curtail its use of Russian oil and gas, its member nations continue to import and export nuclear fuel that is not under EU sanctions — to the chagrin of the Ukrainian government and environmental activists. Environmental group Greenpeace France denounced the ongoing shipments and called for stopping all trade in nuclear …

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French PM warns of potential winter power cuts in homes
2 years, 4 months ago

French PM warns of potential winter power cuts in homes

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne warned that a worst-case scenario this winter could lead to rolling two-hour power cuts in French homes, amid a broad energy crisis aggravated by the war in Ukraine. Borne’s comments to the TMC television channel Tuesday night came ahead of a special government meeting Wednesday focusing on energy and climate-related issues. Russia’s state-controlled …

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How France’s presidential election could impact Ukraine war
2 years, 8 months ago

How France’s presidential election could impact Ukraine war

Associated Press  

PARIS — The capital of France may be thousands of miles away from the battlefields of eastern Ukraine, but what happens in French voting stations this month could have repercussions there. Far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has close ties to Russia and wants to weaken the European Union and NATO, which could undercut Western efforts to stop Russia’s war …

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France’s Macron takes own path, seeks dialogue with Russia
2 years, 11 months ago

France’s Macron takes own path, seeks dialogue with Russia

Associated Press  

PARIS — There’s still room for diplomacy in the Ukrainian crisis. Macron’s call with Putin on Friday morning has two goals, French government spokesman Gabriel Attal said: “to continue dialogue” and to “push Russia to clarify its position and the aim of maneuvering.” Moscow has denied it is planning an assault, but it has moved an estimated 100,000 troops near …

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