Emmanuel Macron
Jordan Bardella, leader of the "National Rally," is demanding guarantees of repayment for aid to Ukraine. He proposes spending funds only on European weapons.
National Rally Vice President Louis Aliot promised to stop aid to Kyiv if Le Pen wins the election. The leader of the National Rally's deputies has already announced her participation in the presidential race.
The leaders of Britain and France discussed localizing the assembly of long-range SCALP missiles in Ukraine. The timelines and production volumes were not specified.
Four American space companies withdrew from participating in Macron’s summit following alleged pressure from the Trump administration. The event will take place on September 9–10.
Sweden has signed a $4 billion contract with Naval Group for four frigates. The first ship is scheduled to be delivered in 2030.
After the failure of the FCAS project, Paris offered Stockholm cooperation in developing a new fighter jet and manufacturing engines. There is currently no official agreement.
Ukrainians have the most favorable views of Macron, Merz, and Erdoğan. They have the most negative views of Putin, Lukashenko, and Trump. Ukrainians’ attitudes toward Russians and Belarusians have worsened since 2022.
Zelenskyy said that Britain and France had allowed Ukraine to produce SCALP missiles. Technical teams will coordinate the further work schedule.
Britain has allowed the blueprints for Scalp components to be handed over to Ukraine for missile production. Italy has withdrawn from military exercises within the coalition.
Emmanuel Macron proposed introducing new sanctions against imports of fuel, oil, and gas into Russia. He stated that the Russian Federation had begun importing resources through third countries.
Full-scale exercises of the "Coalition of the Willing" will take place in October–November. Macron said that they will demonstrate operational readiness.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham promised in Kyiv to strengthen assistance to Ukraine in air defense and long-range capabilities.
Emmanuel Macron announced increased support for Ukraine and the dispatch of interceptor missiles after speaking with Zelenskyy. He called for increased pressure on Russia.
The leaders of Ukraine and France discussed air defense, missiles, diplomacy, and financing Ukraine’s defense for nearly two hours. The sides agreed to speed up deliveries.
Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing will meet on August 24 to discuss strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, pressure on Russia, and security guarantees.
The leaders of the “coalition of the willing” will meet on August 24, 2026. NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Šekerinska will participate remotely.
Paris was left out of the TRIPP project and lost a key ally in Pashinyan’s government. At the same time, Yerevan maintains ties with the United States, the EU, and Russia.
France, Germany and Britain are coordinating efforts to ensure Europe’s participation in future negotiations. They are concerned about possible exclusion from the dialogue by the Trump administration.
The Constitutional Council declared the ban unconstitutional, as it violates young people's freedom of speech. The Macron administration will continue to pursue the reform until the end of his term.
A law that completely bans unsolicited marketing calls without consumers’ prior consent will come into force in France next week. This is a response to years of complaints, as around three-quarters of the population receive such calls every week.
The Telegraph reports that the departure of Keir Starmer and the inability of Emmanuel Macron to run in the next elections create a leadership vacuum in the "coalition of the willing. " This could lead to a change in Europe's support for Ukraine, especially given the possible rise in influence of pro-Russian candidates.
Italy has suspended the Schengen Agreement with Spain for a month due to the massive influx of migrants to Ceuta. France is also tightening control on the border with Spain, mobilizing police and drones.
António Costa approved Spain's decisive actions to return migrants in Ceuta. The escalation of the migration crisis led to the death of at least 57 people.
French President Macron promised Spain support, including through Frontex, amid the migration crisis in Ceuta. He noted cooperation with Morocco, which allowed the return of over 40,000 people.
70 rescuers and 15 units of equipment have departed for France. This is Ukraine's first mission to assist an EU country under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
On the instructions of President Zelenskyy, 70 rescuers and 15 special vehicles have been sent to France. Ukraine is also ready to provide State Emergency Service aviation if additional need arises.
European leaders condemned the Russian attack that violated Poland's airspace. They stated it poses a threat to Europe's security and promised to increase support for Ukraine.
The US is considering delaying or blocking the candidacy of France's ambassador after Paris criticized the state of human rights in the US. The step could deepen the rift between allies.
The President of Ukraine informed his French counterpart about the details of the meetings in the United States. Zelenskyy offered France the assistance of Ukrainian specialists in extinguishing large-scale fires.
French President Emmanuel Macron held a crisis government meeting over forest fires in Gironde. Over 250 thousand people have been evacuated, the fire destroyed 42 thousand hectares.