France has postponed the G7 summit by one day to avoid coinciding with Donald Trump's 80th birthday and a UFC tournament at the White House. The event will take place on June 15-17, 2026, in Évian-les-Bains.
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who is negotiating with Washington on Russia's war against Ukraine, was in Paris on January 7. He was seen on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and was also received at the US Embassy.
The draft statement by Western allies states that multinational forces will ensure Ukraine's security in the air, at sea, and on land, and will guarantee the revival of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The US will lead ceasefire monitoring and support Ukraine in case of an attack.
The summit of the Coalition of the Willing has begun at the Élysée Palace. French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, along with 30 other officials, are attending the event.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the Élysée Palace in Paris for the summit of Ukraine's allies. He will hold talks with Emmanuel Macron, US envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner.
France reported no direct contact between Emmanuel Macron and Vladimir Putin. Neither a phone conversation nor a visit by the French leader to Moscow is planned for now.
France agreed to the Kremlin's proposal regarding Putin's readiness to talk with Macron. The Élysée Palace announced that the conditions for possible negotiations would be determined in the coming days.
The international meeting on Ukraine, scheduled for Saturday, December 13, in Paris, has been canceled. It was supposed to discuss the peace plan of US President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the Élysée Palace in Paris. He was met by French President Emmanuel Macron, the leaders exchanged hugs.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss peace terms and security guarantees. This is Zelenskyy's second visit to France in two weeks.
The Élysée Palace emphasized that all decisions regarding the peace plan for Ukraine require common support and consensus from European partners and NATO allies. The statement reiterates key provisions about "unwavering commitment to a just and lasting peace" and the need for "full involvement of Ukraine, preservation of its sovereignty, and ensuring its future security."
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris on Monday. The meeting will reaffirm France's commitment to Ukraine and discuss bilateral cooperation in the energy, economic, and defense sectors.
French President Emmanuel Macron is considering inviting Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the G7 summit in 2026, a move that could be a bold diplomatic step. The idea has been discussed with some allies, and Macron may visit China in December.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the provision of Mirage fighter jets and additional Aster anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine. This decision was announced during a meeting of the "coalition of the willing," where strengthening military support was also discussed.
Louvre director Laurence des Cars submitted her resignation after the museum robbery, but the Élysée Palace refused to accept it. The French Minister of Culture and President Macron expressed support for her candidacy, rejecting her resignation.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, which the head of state accepted. This happened after the first round of appointments to the new government sparked anger from the opposition and other politicians.
According to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the EU is creating conditions for lasting peace in Ukraine. The first security guarantees are strong Ukrainian armed forces.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump, and European leaders are holding a joint video conference. The conversation began shortly after 3:00 PM Kyiv time.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the Élysée Palace in Paris. A summit of the "Coalition of the Willing" on security guarantees for Ukraine will be held there.
On September 4, a summit of the "volunteer coalition" on security guarantees for Ukraine will take place in Paris. Participants plan to discuss additional sanctions against Russia during a conversation with Donald Trump.
US President's Special Representative Steve Witkoff arrived in Paris ahead of the "Coalition of the Willing" meeting. His participation in the meeting has not been confirmed, but negotiations with the Ukrainian delegation are expected.
French President Emmanuel Macron discussed security guarantees for Ukraine with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The next meeting of the "coalition of the determined" will take place in Paris on September 4.
European leaders held a second conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky without the participation of US President Donald Trump. This happened after the first joint conversation, where Trump discussed negotiations with Putin in Alaska.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced an increase in the Franco-British Joint Expeditionary Force to 50,000 troops. These forces, now called the Franco-British Combined Force, could be deployed in Ukraine.
Next week, the UK will host a meeting of the "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine. President Zelenskyy will join remotely from Rome, where he is participating in a conference.
Macron has instructed EU partners to stop the conflict between Israel and Iran. He is concerned about escalation and civilian casualties, calling for an end to operations and a resumption of nuclear negotiations.
