Paris
The United States has presented allies with proposals for a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. The plan envisions a ceasefire and a possible easing of sanctions against Moscow in the event of a lasting truce.
The US is ready to stop trying to make peace between Ukraine and Russia if there is no progress. This was stated by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after meeting with European and Ukrainian leaders.
Negotiations on a ceasefire took place in Paris with the participation of delegations from Ukraine, France, Germany, Great Britain, and the United States. The details were revealed by the Head of the US State Department, Marco Rubio.
The French President announced upcoming peace talks on Ukraine in London next week. He emphasized European support for US efforts to end the war.
Negotiations between delegations from Ukraine, the USA and coalition countries took place in Paris. They discussed a ceasefire, security guarantees and the return of Ukrainian children.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron coordinated further diplomatic contacts and meetings regarding the establishment of peace. Zelenskyy thanked Macron for his leadership.
US Special Representative Keith Kellogg announced the productivity of the meetings in Paris regarding the end of the war in Ukraine. He met with Yermak and Umerov at the Élysée Palace.
French President Macron met with US Secretary of State Rubio and Special Representative Witcoff regarding negotiations on Ukraine. Prior to this, Macron had a telephone conversation with President Zelenskyy.
Negotiations on a ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine took place in Paris. The involvement of a multinational contingent and the development of a security architecture were discussed.
The Head of the Presidential Office reported arriving in Paris together with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense for meetings on security guarantees with France, Germany, Britain, and the United States.
Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff will discuss Ukraine, Iran and trade relations with Macron. The visit will be the first visit of high-ranking American dignitaries to France since February.
The future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to visit Paris on May 7, after which he will visit Warsaw and Kyiv. The purpose of the visit is to negotiate with Macron, Tusk and Zelensky.
The French Minister of Economy announced plans to introduce a differentiated tax on the highest incomes in 2025, and later make it permanent. This is due to the need to reduce the budget deficit.
Algeria has strongly condemned the detention by French police of its consul, who is suspected of kidnapping. This could seriously damage relations between the countries, especially against the background of disputes over Western Sahara.
An international operation has uncovered a network of illegal arms trafficking. The perpetrators supplied Kalashnikov assault rifles and grenades to French criminal groups, seven suspects have been detained.
The French border service detained a Russian woman at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Moscow summoned the French ambassador for explanations regarding the incident.
The Trump administration is planning a large-scale military parade in Washington on June 14. The event is timed to coincide with the president's 79th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
Paul-Philippe Hohenzollern, the grandson of the King of Romania, has been detained in France on charges of corruption and money laundering. Romania is seeking his extradition to serve a prison sentence.
Two men in Paris have been charged with terrorism and imprisoned. The 19-year-old suspect had links to ISIS and was planning an attack on a public place.
In Paris, thousands of Le Pen supporters protested after her conviction. The left organized a counter-demonstration, the leader fears that she will not be able to run in 2027.
On Saturday, hundreds of people in European cities protested against the policies of Trump and Musk. Large-scale акции прошли в Берлине, Париже, Лондоне и Лисабоне.
The President of France commented on the verdict against Marine Le Pen in the case of embezzlement of funds. He emphasized that the law is the same for everyone, the judiciary is independent.
The Paris Court of Appeal will consider appeals against Marine Le Pen's sentence by the summer of 2026. She was sentenced to 4 years in prison and banned from running in elections.
March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility, Ukrainian Florist's Day and Eiffel Tower Day. The fifth week of Great Lent also begins.
The British Prime Minister informed the US President about the meeting in Paris. The leaders agreed to continue pressure on Putin and economic cooperation.
London and Paris' military plans for Ukraine have met with reluctance from other European countries. Without US support, they doubt a lasting ceasefire.
During the "Coalition of the Willing" summit, France announced a new defense package for Ukraine. The participants of the meeting agreed to extend sanctions against Russia.
Mykhailo Podolyak stated that Europe is interested in Ukraine's security, increases military aid and investments in defense. The possibility of involving the USA in the coalition is also being discussed.
At the summit of the "Coalition of the Willing", it was decided to allocate 17 billion euros to Ukraine. It is also planned to provide Kyiv with 2 million rounds of ammunition and strengthen cooperation with the defense industry.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that other countries may join the Franco-British mission. He invited representatives of the coalition to develop a plan regarding the contingent.