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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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Macron goes to Washington: Paris reveals what he will say about Ukraine

French President Macron will visit Washington next week to discuss the situation in Ukraine. Minister Haddad emphasized the importance of the European voice in resolving the issue and called Zelenskyy a hero.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 10:15 AM • 31245 views
British PM to propose to Trump a plan to deploy 30,000 EU troops to Ukraine

The British prime minister will propose a plan to deploy a European peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine to monitor the ceasefire. The United States is to provide air support from bases in Eastern Europe.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 03:00 AM • 114490 views
Macron names three principles of peace efforts after second meeting with leaders of Europe and Canada

The French President met with the leaders of the EU, Canada, Iceland and Norway to discuss support for Ukraine. The participants expressed a united position and readiness to take responsibility for peace in Europe.

Politics • February 19, 09:39 PM • 106352 views
We need a sustainable peace: Macron tells Zelensky about contacts with leaders of Europe and Canada

The Presidents of Ukraine and France discussed security guarantees and sustainable peace in Europe. The leaders coordinated diplomatic work and exchanged views on support for Ukraine.

Politics • February 19, 09:01 PM • 59153 views
Rubio held consultations with the EU after talks with Lavrov: what Europe is worried about

U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefs his European counterparts on talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia. European leaders express concern about the US approach to resolving the war in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 05:31 AM • 33211 views
Trump supports the deployment of troops in Ukraine. The main thing is to have peace or a truce

Trump said that he supports the deployment of a European military contingent in Ukraine, subject to a peace agreement. Britain, Sweden, and other countries are ready to consider participation in the peacekeeping force, but France has refused.

News of the World • February 18, 09:55 PM • 33150 views
France will not send ground troops to Ukraine to participate in the war - Macron

The French president has said that the country is not preparing to send ground troops to Ukraine. However, it is possible to send experts and peacekeepers outside the conflict zone.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 08:15 PM • 64357 views
France to hold second meeting on Ukraine: Canada among invitees

France organizes a second meeting on Ukraine and European security with the participation of new countries. Norway, Canada, the Baltic States, the Czech Republic, Greece, Finland, Romania, Sweden and Belgium are invited to the meeting.

Politics • February 18, 05:15 PM • 137191 views
French Prime Minister warns of threat of war in Europe

Francois Bayrou compared the current situation in Europe to the 1930s and warned of the possibility of an expanding war. He also expressed concern about the “incomprehensible coalition” between Putin and Trump.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 04:35 PM • 30580 views
Zelensky on military contingent: the question is which countries are ready for it

The President of Ukraine discussed with the French leader the deployment of a military contingent in Ukraine. Macron plans to hold a series of meetings and present concrete proposals on security guarantees.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 02:48 PM • 22324 views
European leaders find no quick answer at Ukraine summit amid Trump's remarks - Politico

At an emergency meeting in Paris, European leaders failed to agree on a common position on sending troops to secure a possible peace deal. France supports the idea, while Poland and Germany oppose it.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 06:40 AM • 62261 views
Macron: Without security guarantees for Ukraine, new agreements could repeat the fate of Minsk

The French president said that peace in Ukraine is possible only if Russia stops its aggression and provides reliable security guarantees. Macron discussed this issue with the leaders of the EU, the US, and Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 03:58 AM • 123878 views
Zelenskyy calls Macron after emergency meeting of European leaders in Paris

The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the French leader after an emergency meeting in Paris. The parties agreed that Ukraine needs reliable security guarantees, not a fragile ceasefire.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 12:35 AM • 35792 views
Top European leaders arrive at Elysee Palace for meeting on Ukraine

An informal meeting of the heads of government of eight European countries on Ukraine will be held in Paris. The meeting will be attended by EU and NATO leaders, including Macron, Scholz and other senior officials.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 03:34 PM • 54939 views
Macron and Trump held a conversation ahead of European summit

French President Macron held a phone conversation with Trump on the prospects for peace in Ukraine. European leaders will meet in Paris today to discuss Trump's statements.

Politics • February 17, 03:21 PM • 32420 views
Zelenskyy said there is progress on the issue of the military contingent

The President announced significant progress in the formation of a European military contingent in Ukraine. The United Kingdom and Sweden have already expressed their readiness to join the future military presence.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 02:36 PM • 28121 views
Zelensky: Ukraine should have clearly defined security guarantees

The President said that Ukraine needs clear security guarantees: either NATO or the creation of a million-strong army with US support.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 02:35 PM • 24552 views
The issue of the military contingent is being discussed in France: Macron will tell Zelensky the details in a few days

The French president plans to discuss details of the military contingent with Zelenskyy. Ukraine emphasizes the importance of US participation and the Patriot air defense system in this matter.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 01:52 PM • 24894 views
US proposes to send peacekeepers from Brazil and China to Ukraine - media

The United States is considering sending peacekeepers from non-European countries to Ukraine after the signing of the peace agreement. It is proposed to involve military personnel from Brazil and China to monitor the ceasefire line.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 12:39 PM • 26189 views
Britain is ready to deploy troops to Ukraine to ensure security

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his readiness to deploy British troops to Ukraine to ensure peace agreements. The UK plans to play a leading role in ensuring Ukraine's security and allocates 3 billion pounds annually until 2030.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 01:02 AM • 48520 views
Trump aims to end Russia's war in Ukraine by Easter, but EU officials expect different timeline for settlement - Bloomberg

The Trump administration has informed European officials of plans to end the war by Easter. Experts believe this plan is ambitious but unrealistic, expecting a settlement by 2025.

Politics • February 16, 07:08 PM • 43039 views
Five incredible romantic stories: what to watch on winter evenings

A selection of romantic French films for a cozy winter evening. From the story of an adventurer and a hotel worker to the fairy-tale fate of Amelie Poulin, here are five incredible love stories.

Society • February 15, 07:18 PM • 207037 views
Macron calls for an urgent EU summit over Trump's statements

The French president is calling European leaders for an emergency summit in Paris on Monday. The meeting is to discuss the problems associated with Donald Trump's statements.

News of the World • February 15, 05:49 PM • 61590 views
French Foreign Minister: Europe will have to make difficult decisions to ensure security

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said it is necessary to prepare for difficult decisions for the security of Europe. According to him, the time of the “peace dividend” is over, and Europeans will have to make unexpected sacrifices.

Politics • February 15, 04:18 PM • 24919 views
Sikorsky on security guarantees for Ukraine after the war: “They must be real”

The Polish Foreign Minister said that new security guarantees for Ukraine should be real, unlike the Budapest Memorandum. Ukraine is preparing its own vision of guarantees and plans to discuss them with the United States.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 03:41 PM • 26366 views
Burbank: “There will be no lasting peace if this peace is not agreed upon by Europe”

The German foreign minister said that there will be no lasting peace without European participation in the negotiations. Burbock also called Putin's Russia the main enemy of European democracy.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 03:13 PM • 23920 views
G7 links new sanctions against Russia to its participation in peace talks - Reuters

G7 ministers agree to work together on a peace agreement for Ukraine with security guarantees. New sanctions against Russia will depend on its “good faith” participation in negotiations to end the war.

Politics • February 15, 03:07 PM • 24767 views
Macron: Ukrainians should be in charge of peace talks

Macron said that if Trump is able to stop putin's aggression, it will be good, but peace should be discussed by Ukrainians. He also called for a review of the EU's budgetary constraints to strengthen defense.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 03:58 AM • 39021 views
Zelenskyy and Macron discuss security guarantees and ways to peace

The Presidents of Ukraine and France had a conversation on security guarantees and a strategy for establishing a just peace. They discussed the principle of “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine” and the position on negotiations.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 10:35 PM • 102136 views
Europe quietly working on plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security - AP

The United Kingdom and France are leading the initiative to deploy troops to Ukraine to ensure future peace.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 03:19 PM • 38837 views