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France believes that Ukraine has the right to strike military bases in Russia. French President Emmanuel Macron said that the allies should allow Ukrainians to neutralize Russian bases. He said this on May 28 at a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during his trip to Germany. “We must allow them to neutralize the […]
The French Air Force tested a modernized ASMP-A nuclear missile, which was launched from a Rafale fighter jet. This was announced by the Minister of Defense of France, Sébastien Lecornu. The test took place as part of Operation Durandal, which was aimed at conducting a test launch of a missile without a payload. Rafale fighters […]
Jean-Louis Bourlange, chairman of the French parliament’s foreign affairs committee, called on the French government to allow Ukraine to use French weapons to strike at Russian territory. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to Le Figaro. According to Le Figaro, Bourlange sent a letter to the French leadership calling for the abandonment of “restraint” […]
In October 2023, it became known that France intends to manufacture the latest MALE Aarock unmanned aerial vehicle in Ukraine at Antonov’s facilities, the first presentation of which took place only last summer. It was noted that France intends to produce a smaller version of this drone at our facilities. But to be fair, we […]
Construction of a new gunpowder production line for the needs of the EU and Ukraine has begun in the French city of Bergerac. French President Emmanuel Macron took part in the ceremony of the start of construction. The plant’s new production line is due to start operating in early 2025, and the Ukrainian army should […]
Anouk Garnier managed to surpass the world record of 90 meters for men and 26 meters for women. Anouk Garnier, a 34-year-old French athlete, broke the world record in rock climbing by climbing the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The event took place yesterday, April 11, The Guardian reports. The athlete was able to climb to […]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal made a joint statement following their meeting on April 11, emphasizing the need for Ukraine to determine its own defense strategy. “Canada and France strongly condemn Russia’s aggressive actions and support Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. We believe […]
France launches a new program to produce a new generation of nuclear warheads and resumes tritium production. This is reported by Euractiv with reference to the words of French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecorne. The French defense minister made the statement on Monday, March 18, during a visit to the Civaux nuclear power plant in southwestern […]
France is looking for allies to potentially send troops to Ukraine, including the Baltic states. This deepens the disputes between Paris and Berlin. On March 8, French Foreign Minister Stéphane Sejourne visited Lithuania, where he met with his Baltic and Ukrainian counterparts to support the idea that foreign troops could eventually help Ukraine in areas […]
French President Emmanuel Macron announces that the allies will create a coalition to provide long-range weapons to Ukraine. According to Macron, Ukraine’s allies will supply Kyiv with medium- and long-range missiles. All this is to enable the Armed Forces of Ukraine to deliver deep strikes into the enemy’s rear. He also added that an intensive […]