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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.
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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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Mood for militarization: The Kremlin is concerned that Europe is strengthening its military capabilities

The Kremlin has stated that Europe is becoming a "party of war" as EU countries strengthen their defense. The EU has approved an €800 billion rearmament plan due to the threat from Russia.

Politics • March 20, 12:47 PM • 13782 views
Canada seeks defense alliance with Europe due to threats from the US

Canada seeks closer cooperation with the EU in the defense industry. This comes amid increasing pressure from the US and concerns about economic coercion.

News of the World • March 20, 12:25 PM • 9973 views
Italy, France and Slovakia are asking for a softer version of Kallas' proposal on aid to Ukraine - Politico

Italy, France and Slovakia are advocating for a softer version of Kaja Kallas' proposal for military aid to Ukraine. They insist on a voluntary basis of support, which raises disputes about funding.

Politics • March 20, 12:07 PM • 15134 views
France will distribute a "survival guide" to prepare citizens for emergencies, including armed conflict

France plans to distribute survival guides to the population to prepare for various emergencies, including armed conflicts and other crises.

News of the World • March 20, 10:38 AM • 7926 views
Zelenskyy will visit France next week

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a visit to France next week for meetings regarding the military contingent. He noted that there are different views on its deployment in Ukraine.

Politics • March 20, 10:14 AM • 7815 views
Zelenskyy on military contingent: there are different visions so far

Zelenskyy stated the readiness of various countries to provide a military contingent to Ukraine in case of Russian aggression, but the visions of deployment differ. It is necessary to develop a common strategy taking into account the position of the United States.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 09:38 AM • 11489 views
Macron Prepares for Clash With Trump Over His Push to Help Ukraine - Bloomberg

Macron is gathering allies from 37 countries for military support of Ukraine after a ceasefire, which could lead to a conflict with Trump, who seeks cooperation with Russia. The initiative involves funding and military assistance.

Politics • March 20, 07:21 AM • 23536 views
4 buses with soldiers collided on the highway near Paris: 36 injured

A large-scale traffic accident occurred in France involving four buses with military personnel. As a result of the incident, 36 people were injured, one in serious condition, but there is no threat to life.

News of the World • March 20, 07:07 AM • 14435 views
Zelenskyy discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense with the Prime Minister of Finland

Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Petteri Orpo, where they discussed defense support for Ukraine, including strengthening air defense, artillery, and investments in weapons production.

War in Ukraine • March 19, 04:08 PM • 33563 views
Stubb named the countries that should represent Europe in the negotiation process

The President of Finland stated that Europe should create a negotiating team consisting of Great Britain, France, Germany and Italy. He also assured Zelensky of Ukraine's support.

Politics • March 19, 01:16 PM • 17839 views
EU excludes US, Britain and Turkey from €150 billion rearmament fund - FT

US, British and Turkish arms companies may be excluded from the EU's defence fund if their countries do not sign agreements with Brussels. At least 65% of the funds will go to production in the EU, Norway and Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 19, 12:15 PM • 21959 views
US Attorney General calls Tesla vandalism "domestic terrorism"

Pam Bondi said that a series of attacks on Tesla dealerships are acts of terrorism directed against Elon Musk. Vandals damaged the company's cars and buildings in several cities.

News of the World • March 19, 11:55 AM • 14078 views
How not to become a victim of hacking in Telegram: advice from the Ministry of Digital Affairs

The Ministry of Digital Affairs spoke about common scams in Telegram and provided recommendations on how to protect your account from phishing attacks and protect personal data.

Crimes and emergencies • March 19, 08:11 AM • 35813 views
Bundestag supports reform of "debt brake": what it means

In Germany, the Bundestag supported the reform of the "debt brake", which will allow allocating hundreds of billions of euros to strengthen defense and infrastructure. The reform envisages the creation of an infrastructure fund of 500 billion euros.

News of the World • March 18, 03:44 PM • 16032 views
Meloni: sending troops, as proposed by Britain and France, is an "ineffective option," instead there is a mechanism with Article 5 of NATO

Meloni stated that sending Italian troops to Ukraine is not being considered. She proposed a mechanism of security guarantees between Ukraine and partner countries.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 02:54 PM • 53942 views
France will order more Rafale fighter jets than planned - Macron

Emmanuel Macron announced an increase in orders for Rafale. France will continue to support Ukraine and train Ukrainian pilots on Mirage aircraft.

News of the World • March 18, 02:30 PM • 12749 views
Ukraine has joined the UN complaint over Russian satellite disruption - report

Ukraine and seven other countries have filed a complaint with the UN over satellite communication disruptions suspected to be caused by Russia. The disruptions are affecting television, aviation, and shipping.

War in Ukraine • March 18, 09:47 AM • 101342 views
Zelenskyy: Ukraine is ready for a 30-day ceasefire, but Russia must stop making demands

Zelenskyy and Macron discussed peace initiatives, including a 30-day ceasefire, but Ukraine insists on no conditions from Russia. France supports Ukraine in security guarantees.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 08:24 PM • 16911 views
The White House sharply reacted to the MEP's proposal to return the Statue of Liberty to France

White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt responded to MEP Raphael Glucksmann's proposal to return the Statue of Liberty, reminding that France should be grateful to the United States.

News of the World • March 17, 07:11 PM • 49806 views
Britain is ready to deploy its troops to Ukraine indefinitely - Media

The United Kingdom is considering deploying its troops to Ukraine as peacekeepers for a long term. Up to 30,000 soldiers from different countries may be involved in the mission.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 12:57 PM • 29036 views
In the north of France, a train hit an army vehicle: there are dead and wounded

In Bayel-Sir-Bertul, a regional train collided with a military vehicle transporting soldiers of Operation Sentinelle. Two soldiers were killed, one is in serious condition, and a female passenger of the train was also injured.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 12:16 PM • 15130 views
France and Canada are committed to achieving lasting peace in Ukraine and ensuring reliable guarantees - Macron

Emmanuel Macron announced the commitment of France and Canada to achieving peace in Ukraine. Both countries will demand clear commitments from Russia.

Politics • March 17, 11:53 AM • 68692 views
New Prime Minister of Canada met with Macron on his first foreign tour: confirmed support for Ukraine, Paris wants "clear commitments" from Russia

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The leaders reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and the importance of strengthening transatlantic ties.

Politics • March 17, 11:43 AM • 47998 views
Italy is among the top five countries contributing to the “democratic recession” in Europe - report

Italy is among the top five countries shaping the "decline" of the rule of law in Europe. The impact of government decisions in Slovakia and Croatia is also a cause for concern, and Romania, France and Germany are not immune to problems in the context of the “democratic recession”.

News of the World • March 17, 10:16 AM • 37905 views
Sybiha called on the EU to strengthen Ukraine's and Europe's defense capabilities as soon as possible

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sybiha called on the EU to strengthen the defense capabilities of Ukraine and Europe. He proposed using more frequent aid packages for various sectors.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 09:49 AM • 70682 views
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.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 08:00 AM • 84789 views
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.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 04:18 AM • 146737 views
The US is discussing a settlement of the situation in Ukraine with Europe - Vitkoff

The US is in contact with Great Britain, Norway, France, Finland and other European countries regarding the settlement of the situation in Ukraine. The terms of the ceasefire are also being discussed.

War in Ukraine • March 17, 03:07 AM • 23333 views
Tesla headquarters in France were doused in white paint

Unknown vandals doused Tesla's headquarters in France with white paint. Tesla shares are falling due to Elon Musk's political activities and his ties to Trump.

News of the World • March 17, 01:08 AM • 20592 views
MEP demands the US return the Statue of Liberty: what is the reason

Raphael Glucksmann called on the US to return the Statue of Liberty to France, criticizing the Trump administration for supporting tyranny. He criticized the US position on the war in Ukraine.

Politics • March 16, 09:58 PM • 20277 views