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French ambassador to Ukraine assures continued support for Kyiv under new government

French Ambassador to Ukraine Gael Veyssiere expressed confidence that France's policy of assistance to Ukraine would remain unchanged following the appointment of a new prime minister, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Dec. 12. “The President clearly said that France will continue to support Ukraine in the military sphere. And we will do everything possible and necessary to […]

Ukraine

December 12, 2024

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West should 'not set red lines' on providing military support for Ukraine, French foreign minister says

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told the BBC in an excerpt of an interview published on Nov. 23 that Western allies should "not set and express red lines" on providing Ukraine with military support against Russian aggression. The comments come just days after U.S. President Joe Biden approved Ukraine's use of U.S.-supplied long-range missile to […]

Ukraine

November 23, 2024

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'Nothing new under the sun' — German, French foreign ministers react on Ukrainian long-range strikes

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot reacted on Nov. 18 to Washington easing restrictions on Ukraine's long-range strikes. Several media outlets reported on Nov. 17 that U.S. President Joe Biden permitted Ukraine to use its ATACMS missiles to strike against targets on Russian soil. According to some reports, this so […]

Ukraine

November 18, 2024

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Trump’s Ukraine policy should not be prejudged, French foreign minister cautions

Donald Trump’s Ukraine policy should not be judged prematurely, France’s foreign minister said on Nov. 11. "Facing speculation on what could be the positions or initiatives of the new U.S administration, I think that we absolutely should not prejudge, and we have to give (the Trump administration) time," Jean-Noel Barrot told the Paris Peace Forum. […]

Ukraine

November 11, 2024

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Russian victory would bring 'chaos,' French FM says

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned during a visit to Kyiv on Oct. 19 that a Russian victory over Ukraine would bring "chaos" to the international system. Barrot's comments came as Russian forces continued their offensive in Ukraine’s east, including the capture of the key town of Vuhledar in early October. Barrot's visit was intended […]

Ukraine

October 19, 2024

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Biden to meet UK, German, French leaders in Berlin this week, CNN reports

U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to meet the leaders of Germany, France, and the U.K. in Berlin later this week after his earlier visit was postponed due to Hurricane Milton, CNN reported on Oct. 16, citing three unnamed Western officials. Berlin has confirmed that Biden would visit Germany at the end of the week. […]

Ukraine

October 16, 2024

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Russia sentences French national to 3 years in prison over alleged foreign agents violation

A Moscow court sentenced on Oct. 14 French national Laurent Vinatier to three years and three months in prison over allegedly violating Russia's "foreign agents" legislation. Vinatier, who holds a PhD and works for the Swiss Center for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD), was arrested while visiting Russia in June for reportedly failing to register as a […]

Ukraine

October 14, 2024

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