Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to ask European allies for help in raising salaries for Ukrainian military personnel. This comes against the backdrop of reduced spending on military salaries in the draft State Budget for 2026.
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has left the country after army units joined protesters. A diplomatic source said Rajoelina refused to resign, and France denied helping him escape.
French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected opposition calls for his resignation. He stated that he would remain in office to protect the country's stability and serve the French people.
French President Emmanuel Macron said that Russia would pay if it did not come to the negotiating table, condemning the strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure. Paris promises support to Kyiv in restoring critical infrastructure.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with the President of France and discussed further support for Ukrainian air defense systems and protection against Russian attacks.
On October 13, a peace summit on Gaza will be held in Sharm el-Sheikh. It will be led by the presidents of Egypt and the United States, with the aim of ending the war and stabilizing the Middle East.
Sebastian Lecornu, re-appointed as Prime Minister of France, announced his main goal as the adoption of the country's budget for 2026. He emphasized that he is not clinging to the position and seeks to lead the country out of a difficult situation.
The leaders of Great Britain, France, and Germany have reached an agreement on using frozen Russian assets to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This decision will be implemented in cooperation with the United States.
French President Emmanuel Macron has re-appointed Sébastien Lecornu as the country's Prime Minister. This followed consultations with representatives of the main political parties, with the exception of the far-left and far-right parties.
In recent months, at least ten European countries have reported drone incursions into their airspace, raising concerns and leading to increased security measures. Romania, Poland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, France, Germany, Lithuania, Estonia, and Belgium have witnessed these incidents, some of which are linked to Russia.
Outgoing French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said that a new head of government should be appointed within two days. He considers his mission accomplished after negotiations with parliamentary parties.
The Bureau of the French National Assembly has rejected an initiative to impeach President Emmanuel Macron. The proposal by the far-left party "La France Insoumise" will not be debated due to an insufficient number of votes.
Former French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu considers new elections unlikely, discussing concessions with parties for budget support. The politician confirmed the goal of keeping the state deficit below 5%.
French President Emmanuel Macron will make a statement on the evening of October 8, likely announcing the dissolution of the National Assembly. This will follow consultations with political forces and meetings with the speakers of both parliamentary chambers.
The European Union has proposed imposing restrictions against three companies that provided fake flags to sanctioned oil tankers of Russia's shadow fleet. These measures are part of a new EU sanctions package currently being discussed among member states.
Polish and Baltic officials sharply reacted to statements by former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who, in their opinion, partially blamed them for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Merkel pointed to the refusal of Eastern European countries to engage in direct negotiations with Putin in 2021.
In France, calls for Emmanuel Macron's resignation and early elections are growing amid a government crisis and the inability to form an effective government. The recent resignation of Sébastien Lecornu increases the chances that Macron may not serve out his term.
French Defense Minister Bruno Le Maire announced his intention to resign, which he reported on the social network X. The President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, accepted his proposal.
French assets and the euro fell after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned. This happened amid pressure from left-wing MPs over his budget plans, plunging the eurozone economy into crisis.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, which the head of state accepted. This happened after the first round of appointments to the new government sparked anger from the opposition and other politicians.
Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sébastien Lecornu as France's seventh prime minister. The new head of government has already presented the president with a list of candidates for his cabinet, where five ministers retained their positions.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed condolences over the death of French photojournalist Antony Lallican in Ukraine. The journalist died from a Russian drone strike while accompanying Ukrainian military personnel.
In Luxembourg, 43-year-old Guillaume was enthroned, officially becoming the head of state after his father, Duke Henri, abdicated. European monarchs and high-ranking officials attended the ceremony.
The tanker Boracay, detained by the French military on suspicion of ties to Russia's "shadow fleet," continued its course from the west coast of France to the Suez Canal, according to Marine Traffic and Vesselfinder.
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has abdicated after 25 years of reign, transferring power to his 43-year-old son Guillaume. The coronation ceremony will take place today, after which the new Grand Duke will take the oath and meet with the public.
The chiefs of staff of the armed forces of EU member states will meet after the detention of the tanker "Pushpa", which was en route from Russia. French military detained the tanker, which repeatedly changed names and flags, off the coast of Saint-Nazaire.
President Zelenskyy met with the leaders of Denmark, France, Germany, and Poland in Copenhagen. They discussed violations of Russian airspace, the creation of a joint air shield, and security guarantees.
During a meeting with the presidents of France and Azerbaijan, Edi Rama jokingly reacted to Donald Trump's statement about "ending a war" that never actually existed between Albania and Azerbaijan.
French President Emmanuel Macron, at a summit in Copenhagen, spoke about the need for greater unpredictability to strengthen deterrence. He noted that drones violating airspace can be destroyed and called for increased sanctions against Russia.
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned of Russia's information warfare against Western democracies, using a 'secret army' of digital bots. He noted that Russia systematically interferes in elections and carries out cyberattacks.
