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France

Country of Western Europe
France is located in Western Europe. The country's area is 671,308 km² (including overseas territories). The population is 66,842,134 million people. The capital is Paris. France was formed within its modern borders in the middle of the 15th century. The main public holiday is July 14, Bastille Day, after which the French Revolution took place, which became the foundation for the formation of modern France. Before the Second World War, it had the status of a colonial empire, in particular, it owned the entire territory of modern Algeria. France is a developed country with the seventh largest nominal GDP economy in the world. Famous figures: Napoleon Bonaparte, Charles de Gaulle.
800
The Emperor was crowned, which became an important event for European history
1453
The Hundred Years' War ended, which strengthened the French monarchy
1789
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was adopted
1792
The Louvre Museum was founded
1848
Slavery was abolished and universal suffrage for men was introduced
1889
The Eiffel Tower was built in Paris for the World's Fair
1944
The country was liberated by Allied forces after the occupation
1951
The country became one of the founders of the European Coal and Steel Community
1958
The Fifth Republic was founded, which brought political stability
1992
The Maastricht Treaty was signed, which strengthened European integration
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The Kremlin is afraid of long-range strikes by Ukraine and wants to isolate Kyiv from its allies - ISW

The ISW believes that the Russian Federation is trying to convince the West to stop military support for Ukraine. Permission to strike the Russian Federation threatens the ability to continue strikes on Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 04:14 AM • 4123 views
Video with a "slap": Macron said that he and his wife were joking when she raised her hands to his face

French President Emmanuel Macron said that the video with his wife, where she allegedly slaps him, was a joke. He added that the incident was exaggerated by pro-Russian media.

Politics • May 26, 01:57 PM • 3828 views
Macron believes that Trump "realizes" that Putin "lied" to him

French President Emmanuel Macron said that Donald Trump is aware of Putin's lies about peaceful intentions in Ukraine. Macron called for a lasting ceasefire and the establishment of a deadline for action.

War in Ukraine • May 26, 11:55 AM • 3350 views
Estonia is implementing AI in schools without banning smartphones

From September, Estonian schoolchildren aged 16-17 will receive personal AI accounts as part of the "AI Leap" program. By 2027, 58,000 students and 5,000 teachers will have access.

News of the World • May 26, 06:46 AM • 3701 views
Oscar-winning French documentary filmmaker Marcel Ophüls has died at the age of 97

French-German director Marcel Ophüls has died at the age of 97. He is known for the film "The Sorrow and the Pity," which debunked the myth of French resistance to the Nazis.

Culture • May 26, 06:22 AM • 3447 views
Russia will not participate in the ice hockey tournament of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan

At the IIHF Congress in Stockholm, it was decided that Russia will not participate in the 2026 Olympic ice hockey tournament. Belarus is also suspended; its place will be taken by France.

Sports • May 25, 01:48 PM • 5201 views
The last Dutch F-16 will fly to Ukraine: all promised fighter jets are already on their way

The Netherlands has sent the last promised F-16 fighter jet to Ukraine. Ukrainian pilots are undergoing training in Romania, where the Netherlands has transferred 18 aircraft.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 01:16 PM • 5601 views
"Golden Palm" in Cannes was awarded to an Iranian drama about revenge

Iranian dissident director Jafar Panahi received the "Golden Palm" for the thriller "It was just an accident. " The director called for freedom in the country and the unification of efforts.

Culture • May 24, 08:46 PM • 5540 views
Blackout occurred on the last day of the Cannes Film Festival: possible arson is being investigated

Police are investigating possible arson as the main cause of the power outage in the Alpes-Maritimes region, including Cannes. The Cannes Film Festival reported that the closing ceremony will take place as planned.

News of the World • May 24, 12:01 PM • 4406 views
Ukrainian fencer Kharkova won "bronze" at the World Cup: the first medal for Ukraine in 7 years

Ukrainian fencer Vlada Kharkova won a bronze medal at the World Cup stage in China. This is Ukraine's first individual award in women's épée in the last seven years.

Sports • May 24, 11:24 AM • 4863 views
In a large-scale special operation, a cybercriminal network from the Russian Federation that infected 300,000 computers worldwide has been exposed

An international special operation has exposed a Russian network of hackers who infected more than 300,000 devices in various countries. Among the suspects are Russians and a Ukrainian, the investigation is ongoing.

News of the World • May 24, 01:54 AM • 15363 views
Andriy Yermak had a conversation with national security advisors: what they talked about

The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine had a conversation with advisors on national security and foreign policy of Great Britain, Germany, France and Italy. They discussed the exchange of prisoners and sanctions against the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 12:56 AM • 4189 views
The Vietnamese government has ordered the blocking of the Telegram messenger - Reuters

The Vietnamese Ministry of Technology has ordered Telegram to be blocked due to its refusal to share user data and fight crime. The blocking was initiated due to the large number of crimes in Telegram channels.

Society • May 23, 02:34 PM • 3020 views
Trump to attend G7 summit in Canada - White House

The White House has announced that Donald Trump intends to attend the G7 summit in Alberta from June 15 to 17. Trump had previously expressed doubts about the need for his participation.

Politics • May 22, 05:40 PM • 3537 views
Macron and Xi Jinping discussed the war in Ukraine: France and China have a common goal

Emmanuel Macron reported on a telephone conversation with Xi Jinping, where they discussed the war in Ukraine and economic relations. Both leaders strive for a lasting peace and will cooperate to achieve it.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 05:38 PM • 9372 views
Ukraine proposes to the European Union to finance the Armed Forces of Ukraine from 2026 - Marchenko

Minister of Finance of Ukraine Serhiy Marchenko stated that the expenses for the Ukrainian army for the EU are a small percentage of GDP. He emphasized that this will help to strengthen Europe's defense faster.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 05:24 PM • 3061 views
Court keeps ex-brigadier of "Anna Kyivska" Riumshin in custody: what is known

The Kyiv Court of Appeal upheld the preventive measure against Dmytro Riumshin. The defense asked to review the decision regarding the bail of UAH 30 million.

Society • May 22, 05:02 PM • 11541 views
Zelensky Invited Slovenian Prime Minister to Join Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky invited the Prime Minister of Slovenia Robert Golob to participate in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the Prime Minister of Slovenia, Robert Golob, and invited him to the Ukraine - Southeast Europe summit. Slovenia will be represented at the summit.

Politics • May 22, 03:12 PM • 3140 views
Court Seizes Assets of Ex-President's Son of "Motor Sich": Total Amount - Half a Billion Hryvnias

The court has seized the assets of the son of the former president of JSC "Motor Sich" in the amount of half a billion hryvnias. Among the blocked property are dozens of company objects, workshops and shares.

Crimes and emergencies • May 22, 11:34 AM • 3035 views
Telegram announced an annual profit of $540 million after previous failures and amid legal problems - FT

Telegram's profit in 2024 reached $540 million, and revenues increased to $1. 4 billion. This happened despite lawsuits against Pavel Durov in France due to the position of the administrative team and content.

Economy • May 22, 10:30 AM • 2643 views
Within the G7 format, they agreed to continue supporting Ukraine - German Minister

The finance ministers of the G7 countries agreed to continue supporting Ukraine. Despite uncertainty about the US position, the group of countries is determined to show solidarity.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 09:51 AM • 3082 views
Britain accused Russia of trying to hack cameras on EU borders to disrupt aid to Ukraine

Russian military intelligence hacked security cameras on EU borders, stole passwords and conducted cyberattacks to disrupt the supply of Western aid to Ukraine, British intelligence reports.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 07:56 AM • 3301 views
France has resumed supplying aviation kerosene for the Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters

France has resumed supplying high-quality aviation fuel for Ukrainian fighters. The next batch worth 85 million hryvnias has already crossed the border with the assistance of Polish partners.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 03:25 PM • 3271 views
NATO warns of Russian cyber activity against companies helping Ukraine - Reuters

The UK, USA, France, Germany and other NATO members have warned of increased Russian cyber activity. Organizations providing support to Ukraine and other important sectors are under attack.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 03:02 PM • 3010 views
Rutte on the end of the war in Ukraine: it is difficult to predict what will happen next

The NATO Secretary General stated the difficulty of predicting the end of the war, but emphasized the importance of ensuring Ukraine's defense capability after the conclusion of peace. This is necessary to avoid a repeat of the 2014 scenario.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 01:29 PM • 2963 views
President Zelenskyy said what he discussed during a phone call with Tusk.

The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Poland discussed further steps for a peaceful settlement. The topic of opening the first negotiation clusters regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU was also raised.

Politics • May 21, 11:10 AM • 3119 views
Negotiations and sanctions: Tusk spoke by phone with Zelenskyy

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The parties discussed the latest ceasefire negotiations and sanctions against Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 10:25 AM • 3162 views
Zelenskyy and Macron discussed defense cooperation and weapons production

The Presidents of Ukraine and France continued preparing decisions within the coalition of the willing. They discussed army support, defense cooperation and weapons production.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 08:08 PM • 6569 views
Starmer said that the "hat-trick of deals" with India, the US and the EU is returning Britain to the world stage

The British Prime Minister announced the agreements concluded by Britain with the EU, India and the USA, which will save jobs and save money. He emphasized that Britain has restored its influence on the world stage.

Economy • May 20, 03:27 PM • 3716 views
European countries are trying to persuade Trump not to withdraw from the negotiation process between Russia and Ukraine – Financial Times

European countries are trying to persuade Trump not to withdraw from the negotiation process between Russia and Ukraine. After Trump's conversation with Putin, European leaders were shocked.

Politics • May 20, 12:41 PM • 10274 views