Rustem Umerov met with Sébastien Lecornu in France to discuss strengthening the Ukrainian army. The discussion covered air defense, missiles, ammunition, aviation, armored vehicles, and joint weapons production.
Diplomats are increasingly skeptical about sending a peacekeeping mission to Ukraine. European countries have faced political and logistical constraints, given the US position.
On March 27, a summit of the "coalition of the willing" will take place in Paris, where they will discuss the urgent needs of Ukraine and the future security infrastructure. The meeting is a continuation of efforts to provide security guarantees for Ukraine.
Ukraine expects more specifics on security guarantees from the "Coalition of the Willing" summit, in particular regarding the dispatch of a peacekeeping contingent. Zelensky hopes to get the first results.
French President Emmanuel Macron will receive Vladimir Zelensky in Paris to prepare for the security summit. France intends to increase military and financial support for Ukraine.
In Paris, a driver refused to stop at the request of the police, provoking a chase. As a result of a collision with police cars, 11 people were injured, including 8 officers.
Due to a large-scale fire at London's Heathrow Airport, rail carrier Eurostar has organized additional trains. This decision was made after the cancellation of more than a thousand flights.
French actor Gérard Depardieu will be tried on charges of sexually assaulting two women during filming in 2021. In total, more than 20 women accuse the actor of violence.
Emmanuel Macron is discussing a mission with the UN to support a future peace deal. Together with Keir Starmer, he is forming a coalition of NATO and EU countries for a peacekeeping contingent.
The French President has announced a summit in Paris next Thursday with the participation of the President of Ukraine. The event will discuss support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia.
European leaders will meet in Paris to discuss the position on Ukraine. The United States has begun negotiations with Russia and Ukraine, and allies are trying to participate in the process.
The IOC officially included boxing in the program of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, after stripping the IBA of recognition and creating World Boxing. Oleksandr Khyzhniak will be able to defend his title.
Canada is negotiating with the EU to participate in a project to expand the military industry. This will allow it to produce European weapons at its enterprises and reduce dependence on the United States.
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.
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.
Emmanuel Macron announced the commitment of France and Canada to achieving peace in Ukraine. Both countries will demand clear commitments from Russia.
Belgian actress Émilie Dequenne has died at the age of 43 from a rare form of cancer. Despite being in remission in April 2024, the disease returned, forcing her to end her career.
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.
Volodymyr Zelenskyi announced preparations for a meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine in the "Ramstein" format in Brussels. Meetings on security guarantees for Ukraine are also being prepared.
The founder of Telegram, accused of complicity in criminal activity, left France with the permission of the court. Media reports that Durov is leaving for Dubai.
Spring 2025 combines comfort and luxury. The trend is luxury-sport, linen and chiffon fabrics, as well as voluminous accessories inspired by Daniel Roseberry.
About 15 countries are interested in providing security guarantees to Ukraine. Defense ministers discussed options for a new security architecture for Ukraine without the participation of the United States.
The British Defense Secretary stated that European countries will accelerate the creation of a coalition to provide security guarantees to Ukraine. Great Britain and France are leading the planning work.
Paris Fashion Week, which set the trends for autumn-winter 2025-2026, has ended. The main highlights: fur, leather, asymmetry, accentuated waist and a combination of classics with innovation.
According to Reuters, demilitarization is among the few demands of Russia that Trump has not pressured Ukraine on. Europe supports this state of affairs.
Military leaders from about 30 countries met in Paris at Macron's invitation. The aim of the meeting is to develop plans for the "coalition of the willing" to deter Russia from further invasion of Ukraine.
The German Minister of Defense reported on the likely holding of the next "Ramstein" meeting at the end of March - beginning of April. The decision will be made at the "Group of Five" meeting in Paris.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius held a virtual meeting with representatives from five NATO European countries. Participants confirmed further political and military support for Ukraine, with the next meeting scheduled for March 12 in Paris.
Paris and London have initiated a month-long truce in Ukraine's air, sea and energy infrastructure. Macron noted that ground fighting would not be included in the truce for the time being due to the difficulty of control.
The legendary French actress Catherine Deneuve opened the 50th César ceremony with a pin in the colors of the Ukrainian flag. The actress has repeatedly expressed support for Ukraine since 2023, including at the Cannes Film Festival.
