Emmanuel Macron

After returning from Washington, President Macron held talks with the Ukrainian president and the British prime minister. The two leaders discussed how to achieve a lasting peace in Ukraine.

The UK initiates a meeting of European leaders on March 2 to discuss a possible Trump-Russia deal. European countries are concerned about Trump's statements about “serious discussions” with Putin about ending the war.

The Baltic states and Northern Europe insist on the immediate transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. France, Germany and other major EU states are against it, considering it a lever of influence on Russia.

The negotiation process between Ukraine and the United States enters a stable mode under the leadership of Yermak and Waltz. Leshchenko denied claims of $350 billion in aid and emphasized the importance of protecting Ukraine's interests.

Antonio Costa announced a videoconference of EU Council members. At the meeting, Emmanuel Macron will report on his recent visit to Washington.

France is ready to use its nuclear deterrence to defend Europe and may deploy nuclear fighters in Germany. This is happening against the backdrop of US threats to withdraw its troops from the continent and statements about a possible peaceful settlement in Ukraine.

During his visit to the United States, Macron did not argue with Trump's idea of resuming a dialogue with Putin, mentioned the importance of Ukraine's interests, but did not receive any commitments of support from the United States. Changes in global politics create a need for France to work on a strategy for an autonomous Europe

The French president said that a truce between Ukraine and Russia could be reached in the coming weeks. Macron also commented on Trump's willingness to meet with Zelenskyy and discuss security guarantees.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with Donald Trump to discuss Ukraine's involvement in peace talks. The meeting will take place after Britain announces a new package of sanctions against Russia.

European troops will be deployed in Ukraine only after the peace agreement is signed to ensure its implementation. France and the UK have developed a plan to deploy up to 30,000 peacekeepers, but not at the front or in the occupied territories.

Macron said that russia's violation of the future peace agreement would lead to conflict with all participants in the peace process. France and European partners are ready to provide security guarantees and deploy peacekeepers to Ukraine.

The French president explained that he broke off communication with putin after the war crimes in Bucha. Macron believes that the new US administration is creating a new context for the resumption of dialogue.

Macron and Trump make progress in discussing peace for Ukraine, rejecting the option of surrender. Trump announces a meeting with Zelenskiy to sign a minerals deal.

Trump explained the need for an agreement with Ukraine on critical minerals and reported progress in the negotiations. According to him, the United States has spent $300 billion to help Ukraine and is seeking compensation through the agreement.

Donald Trump has announced “serious discussions” with Russia on economic deals and ending the war in Ukraine. The US president emphasized interest in Russian rare-earth metals, calling them “very valuable.

Trump said that Putin would agree to the deployment of European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine. According to the WSJ, Britain and France have developed a plan to deploy 30,000 peacekeepers after the ceasefire.

French President Macron has said that it is necessary to contain Russia and involve Ukraine in peace talks. France is ready to provide security guarantees to Ukraine and counts on the support of the USA.

US President Trump has announced talks with Putin on ending the war and economic deals with Russian Federation. An agreement on critical minerals between the USA and Ukraine is also being discussed.

The US and Europe are fighting at the UN and G7 over the wording on the war in Ukraine.

The US and French presidents will hold a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office after a call with G7 leaders. Macron's visit coincides with the three-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The French Minister of European Affairs stated the need for Europe's participation in peace negotiations in Ukraine. Haddad emphasized the importance of military support and guaranteeing long-term peace.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stated that a just peace must stop the killings in Ukraine. He emphasized the need for a clear plan for the reintegration of the occupied territories.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said that Russia would cease hostilities only after reaching “firm” agreements. He rejected the option of an immediate ceasefire without specific agreements.

European leaders make parallel visits to the United States and Ukraine to preserve the Western alliance. The EU delegation is preparing a €20 billion military aid package for Ukraine, and Macron will discuss relations with Russia with Trump.

Friedrich Merz, the winner of the Bundestag elections, expressed doubts about the future of NATO in its current form. He suggested the possibility of creating an independent European defense structure to replace the Alliance.

The French President and the British Prime Minister congratulated CDU/CSU candidate Friedrich Merz on his victory in the federal elections. Merz's political party won 28.5% of the vote, outpacing the far-right AfD and Scholz's party.

Macron held talks with key European leaders to ensure a just peace in Ukraine. The politicians also agreed to strengthen the security of Europeans “during all future negotiations.

Keith Starmer and Emmanuel Macron agreed to present a unified position on support for Ukraine at the talks in the United States. They emphasized the importance of Ukraine's participation in any peace talks.

The UK and France have developed a plan to deploy European peacekeepers to Ukraine after the ceasefire. The plan will be presented to Trump to gain US support for the protection of European forces.

In the French city of Mulhouse, a man with a knife and a screwdriver attacked people in a market, killing one person. The attacker, who was to be deported, shouted “Allahu Akbar” and was on the terrorist threat list.