Emmanuel Macron
Macron: Russia's permission is not required for the deployment of troops in Ukraine
France, Great Britain and other countries can deploy several thousand military contingents in Ukraine to guarantee security after the ceasefire, even without Russia's consent.
Ukraine may receive more Mirage-2000 fighters from third countries - Macron
France is considering the possibility of transferring additional Mirage-2000 fighters to Ukraine from third countries that use them. They will also accelerate the supply of missiles and drones.
Macron calls on EU countries to buy European weapons instead of American ones
French President Emmanuel Macron intends to persuade European Union countries to buy weapons from European manufacturers. He offers alternatives to the American Patriot and F-35.
Macron wants the pressure on Moscow to be clear for a ceasefire in Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron stated that Russia does not show a sincere desire for peace and ignores ceasefire proposals. He called for joint US pressure on Russia to achieve a ceasefire.
Zelenskyy, Macron, Starmer and others spoke at the "coalition of the willing" meeting
Leaders from various countries, including Ukraine, France, and Great Britain, spoke at the "coalition of the willing" meeting in London. Approximately 25 countries are expected to join the call.
British Prime Minister and French President discussed support for Ukraine
Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron discussed peaceful settlement and the efforts of the US and Ukraine. They also spoke about increasing aid to Ukraine and maintaining international support.
Russia's "delay tactics" must stop - Macron
The French President spoke with Zelensky and the British Prime Minister to discuss a ceasefire proposal. Macron noted that Russian aggression must stop.
Zelenskyy spoke with Macron and announced a call to Erdogan
The President of Ukraine spoke with Macron about monitoring the silence and further diplomatic steps. A conversation with Erdogan about peace initiatives is also planned.
Britain and France are seeking to strengthen Ukraine's position in negotiations - Bloomberg
Britain and France are developing a plan to guarantee Ukraine's security. It envisages the deployment of troops and the creation of a coalition of states to protect against Russian aggression.
Macron urged the chiefs of staff of more than 30 countries to move towards planning security guarantees for Ukraine
The President of France gathered the military leadership of 30 countries in Paris to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. The participants agreed that the guarantees should be linked to NATO capabilities.
Europe is ready to help achieve a fair and lasting peace - Tusk
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Europe is ready to help achieve a fair and lasting peace. His statement followed negotiations between the USA and Ukraine in Jeddah.
"I welcome progress": Macron commented on the agreement between the USA and Ukraine regarding a ceasefire
The President of France welcomed the progress in negotiations between the USA and Ukraine in Jeddah regarding a possible 30-day ceasefire. Macron stated that it is now Russia's turn, and France supports a lasting peace with security guarantees for Ukraine.
"Coalition of the Willing": Macron welcomed defense ministers ahead of negotiations
Military leaders from about 30 countries met in Paris at Macron's invitation. The aim of the meeting is to develop plans for the "coalition of the willing" to deter Russia from further invasion of Ukraine.
The President of the International Olympic Committee told how he was called a Nazi in Russia
Thomas Bach, in an interview with RND, spoke about the change in relations with Russia after the invasion of Ukraine. The IOC President, who is stepping down after 12 years, mentioned his cooperation with Putin and the doping scandal.
Russia is making increasingly obvious attempts to destabilize Moldova - Macron
The President of France stated about the growing attempts by Russia to destabilize Moldova. Macron noted the regular violations of the country's airspace by Russian drones and attacks on democratic institutions.
Italy has revealed its position on Macron's proposal for troops in Ukraine
Italy will not send its troops to Ukraine either within NATO or the EU. The country hopes for the war to end within a year and supports the possibility of a UN peacekeeping mission after peace is achieved.
Britain advises Ukraine ahead of negotiations with the USA in Saudi Arabia - Times
The advisor to the British Prime Minister visited Kyiv to prepare the Ukrainian delegation for negotiations with the USA. Britain is trying to convince Trump to restore intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
France and Germany are arguing over a 150 billion euro plan for EU defense - FT
The EU plans to allocate 150 billion euros for the development of the defense industry. France insists on using the funds only within the EU, while Germany wants to involve partner countries.
Macron's rating has sharply increased amid his position on supporting Ukraine
The approval rating of the President of France has reached its highest point since June 2023. The rise in popularity is linked to his active stance on supporting Ukraine and the proposal to use nuclear potential to defend European allies.
Macron is ready to talk to Putin, "when the right time comes"
The President of France stated his readiness to speak with Putin in coordination with Zelensky and the EU. Macron also supported a joint EU debt for defense investments and discussed the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine.
The EU is doing exactly what Trump wants. He still doesn't care - Politico
EU leaders agreed to invest 800 billion euros in defense and provide more weapons to Ukraine to attract Trump's attention. Zelensky resumed negotiations with Trump's team, a meeting may take place in Saudi Arabia.
We are currently working on this: Zelensky on the format of the European armed forces
The President of Ukraine stated that the format of the European armed forces will be based on national armies and the experience of partner contingents in Ukraine. Zelensky also supported the ReArm Europe plan for €800 billion and called for allocating part of the funds for the production of weapons in Ukraine.
In the event of a resource agreement, Ukraine will become a strategic location for the USA - Duda
The President of Poland stated that the agreement on rare earth minerals between the USA and Ukraine will make it a strategic location for America. The USA will protect its interests in Ukraine, even without sending troops.
Zelensky and Macron discussed the preparation for a meeting of military representatives of the countries
The Presidents of Ukraine and France discussed the preparation for a meeting of military representatives of the countries on March 11. The leaders share a common vision for achieving lasting peace based on the interaction of Ukraine, Europe, and America.
Duda on the military contingent: it is not an absolute necessity, monitoring forces may be needed
The President of Poland stated that a military contingent is not mandatory for monitoring the peace agreement. According to him, monitoring could be carried out by UN forces, which Russia may agree to.
Orban spoke about the results of the meeting with Macron before the EU summit: mentioned the differences regarding the "modalities of peace"
Viktor Orban, instead of communicating with the press before the EU summit, published a post about the meeting with Macron. He stated agreement on strengthening Europe's defense capabilities, despite the differences regarding peace.
Frederiksen not ruling out Denmark hosting nuclear weapons
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that she does not rule out the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons in the country. She is open to proposals for creating a joint European nuclear deterrent.
Moscow reacted to Macron's statements: Peskov called speech "extremely confrontational", Lavrov assessed it as a "threat"
Peskov called the speech of the French president "extremely confrontational". Lavrov assessed Macron's words as a threat to Russia.
Macron supported the deployment of European troops in Ukraine
The President of France supports the deployment of European troops in Ukraine as peacekeepers. Next week, a meeting of the commanders-in-chief of European countries will take place to discuss the situation in Ukraine.
Macron: peace cannot be achieved at any cost and under Russian dictatorship
The President of France stated that peace cannot be achieved under Russian dictatorship and cannot mean the capitulation of Ukraine. Macron emphasized that after the violation of the Minsk agreements, Russia can no longer be trusted.