French President Macron will visit Warsaw for talks with Duda and Tusk on the eastern border. France offers a peacekeeping mission to ensure compliance with a possible truce in Ukraine.
Finance Minister Marchenko stated that there are sufficient funds and weapons to confront the Russian Federation until at least mid-2025. Ukraine is preparing for possible changes in US support after the presidential election.
At the 35-minute meeting, Trump expressed his desire for an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine. Zelensky and Macron stressed the need for security guarantees and US support.
The President of Ukraine spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about his recent contacts with Trump and Macron. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for Trump's determination and discussed coordination of positions ahead of the December talks.
The French president held a two-hour meeting with political party leaders at the Elysee Palace. Macron promised to appoint a new prime minister and not to dissolve parliament until 2027.
The survey showed a significant increase in Ukrainians' trust in Donald Trump - from 10. 1% to 44.6%. The most trusted foreign leaders are Ursula von der Leyen and Andrzej Duda, with 65% each.
The French president proposed deploying foreign troops in Ukraine prior to NATO membership. Experts are discussing various formats of presence - from police missions to combat contingents.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that peace talks on Ukraine are likely to begin in the winter. Poland seeks to play a key role in resolving the conflict and will hold a number of important meetings.
French Ambassador Gael Veyer has expressed his readiness to provide Ukraine with significant support to ensure sustainable peace. France expects Ukraine to clearly define the assistance needed and plans technical and political preparations.
Ihor Zhovkva, deputy head of the Presidential Administration, said that he would continue the dialogue with all 32 NATO members on Ukraine's invitation. The position of Germany and the United States is decisive, but membership is impossible until the aggressor is defeated.
The President of Ukraine opposed lowering the conscription age for sending soldiers to the front. He emphasized the importance of providing existing brigades with equipment and training instead of recruiting young soldiers.
Ukraine may consider Macron's proposal to deploy foreign troops as a guarantee of security before joining NATO. Zelensky plans to discuss with Biden the issue of inviting Ukraine to join the Alliance.
The President of Ukraine intends to contact Joe Biden to discuss a possible invitation to NATO. Zelenskyy emphasized that although Ukraine cannot currently be in the Alliance, the issue of the invitation remains relevant.
In the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, for the first time in 5 years, a mass was held with the consecration of a new altar. The ceremony was attended by President Macron, 150 bishops and more than 100 priests.
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine "likely" will not receive the current levels of military aid from the US under his presidency. He also did not provide clear guarantees regarding support for NATO.
Peskov commented on Trump's statement about the need for negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin recalled Putin's conditions and accused Kiev of banning contacts.
After meeting with Zelensky in Paris, Trump announced the need for a cease-fire and the start of negotiations. According to him, Ukraine is ready to conclude an agreement on ending the war.
A trilateral meeting of the leaders of Ukraine, France and the United States on achieving peace and security was held in Paris. The presidents discussed the situation at the front and the conditions for a fair end to the war.
The grand opening of the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral after the devastating fire of 2019 took place in Paris. The ceremony included ringing bells, a documentary screening, and a speech by President Macron.
The president of Ukraine met with the president of France and the US President-elect in Paris. The parties discussed the situation on the battlefield and the possibility of achieving a just peace for Ukraine.
US President-elect Donald Trump has arrived at the Elysee Palace to meet with Emmanuel Macron. Later, the opening of Notre Dame Cathedral and meetings with world leaders will take place.
American billionaire Elon Musk is expected at Le Bourget Airport to attend the opening of the restored Notre Dame. Earlier, Donald Trump had already arrived in Paris to participate in a diplomatic meeting of world leaders.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Paris to participate in the opening of the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. A meeting with Macron is planned, and an unplanned meeting with Trump is also possible.
Donald Trump joined 40 world leaders at the opening ceremony of Notre Dame Cathedral after a five-year renovation. The restoration of the historical monument cost 700 million euros and was completed earlier than expected.
The French president will hold separate meetings with Trump and Zelensky at the Elysee Palace on December 7. After the meetings, the leaders will attend the opening ceremony of the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Prince William of Wales will attend the opening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral after a 5-year restoration. The opening ceremony will also be attended by French President Macron and other world leaders.
Zelensky and Trump may meet at the opening of the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. This possibility was reported by a Ukrainian source to AFP.
The French president announced the appointment of a new prime minister after the resignation of Michel Barnier due to a vote of no confidence. Macron is in talks with the Socialists and other political forces to form a new government.
French President Macron said that he is fulfilling his five-year mandate to the end, despite a vote of no confidence in the government. In the coming days, he will appoint a new prime minister.
Ursula von der Leyen plans to sign a large-scale trade agreement between the EU and MERCOSUR in Montevideo. The agreement will create a market of 700 million consumers, although France and Poland oppose it.