Von der Leyen and Macron expect China to use all its influence on Russia to stop its aggressive war against Ukraine and limit the supply of dual-use goods to Russia that end up on the front line in Ukraine.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater strategic coordination and partnership between China and the EU amid disputes.
French President Macron told Chinese President Xi that coordination on the crises in Ukraine and the Middle East is crucial, advocating for balanced Sino-European trade relations and dialogue amid the international situation.
Russia is planning to conduct tactical exercises with nuclear weapons in response to the West's statements about the possible deployment of troops to Ukraine.
Russia will conduct exercises with the use of non-strategic nuclear weapons in response to "threats from the West.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine said that reinforcements from NATO countries would help push back the Russian occupiers, and Kyiv would be grateful for additional troops.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in France on a state visit to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Franco-Chinese diplomatic relations and meet with Emmanuel Macron.
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski believes that China has enough influence to force russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, but sees no signs of Putin's willingness to negotiate.
On the eve of his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the need for Europe to restore economic ties with China, seeking reciprocity and better economic security.
During his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron will pressure him to push Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron opposed sending Western troops to Ukraine, saying it would be a dangerous escalation and that NATO soldiers should not kill Russian soldiers.
Russian President's spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the statements of British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and French President Emmanuel Macron about the possibility of strikes on Russia and the deployment of Western troops in Ukraine "dangerous" and "escalating tensions" around the war in Ukraine, which potentially threatens European security.
Russia has suffered enormous military losses: according to French estimates, about 150,000 soldiers have been killed in the ongoing war against Ukraine, and 500,000 people have been injured.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a secret dinner in Paris to discuss European Union policy and, in particular, Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to France.
Macron calls for a new European security framework after the end of the war in Ukraine. According to him, the day after the end of the war, Europe should be at the negotiating table to discuss security guarantees.
Macron said that France does not rule out the deployment of ground troops in Ukraine if Russia continues its aggression.
Macron is calling for a debate on the role of nuclear weapons in Europe's common defense, proposing to discuss missile defense, long-range capabilities, and nuclear weapons for countries that have them or host US nuclear weapons.
French President Emmanuel Macron considers the war in Ukraine "the main threat to European security" and wants to develop a European defense initiative to ensure the continent's reliable protection.
French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined his vision of a strong Europe capable of confronting global challenges, such as Russia's war in Ukraine, by strengthening its defense capabilities and engaging with all regions of the world.
French President Macron is actively negotiating with EU leaders to find a new candidate to replace Ursula von der Leyen as president of the European Commission.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is confident that russia will not adhere to the ceasefire proposed by France for the duration of the Summer Olympics.
Zelenskyy believes that allied countries can help Ukraine shoot down Russian missiles by deploying their air forces in neighboring countries and shooting down missiles aimed at Ukraine, as was done to protect Israel.
French President Emmanuel Macron plans to ask Chinese President Xi Jinping for help in achieving an Olympic truce during Xi's upcoming visit to Paris in early May.
French President Emmanuel Macron says he will do "everything possible" to achieve an Olympic truce during the 2024 Olympics in Paris amid Russia's war against Ukraine, and reveals plans to move the opening ceremony to the Stade de France stadium if security threats arise.
Serbia plans to sign a €3 billion deal with France to buy a dozen Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation, diversifying its arms purchases amid Russia's war in Ukraine, despite being one of Moscow's closest allies.
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Switzerland's initiative to hold a high-level conference on August 15-16 aimed at achieving a lasting peace in Ukraine with respect for international law and rules, and confirmed France's participation along with other countries.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb called on European countries to focus on immediate assistance to Ukraine and training of their armed forces, rather than speculation about potential Russian aggression outside Ukraine.
70 kg of cannabis was found in the house of Jamila Habsawi, the mayor of the French city of Avallon, during a search conducted by gendarmes as part of an operation to combat drug trafficking.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Western troops would help train our soldiers in Ukraine faster and emphasized that Kyiv would never mind if someone wants to help.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonite said that Western military instructors could go to Ukraine to train Ukrainian soldiers if proper air defense is provided, and that experts could help with cybersecurity, demining, and border protection.