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New prime minister named by Macron amid political turmoil in France

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The Independent UK

What’s next for Macron and who could become France’s next prime minister?

After François Bayrou’s downfall, Emmanuel Macron faces the tough decision of whether to find a fifth prime minister in under two years or call for snap elections.

Euronews

Macron names close ally Lecornu as new prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named defence minister and his close ally Sebastien Lecornu as the new prime minister to resolve a deepening political crisis as protests loom in the next days.

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Zelensky To Meet European Leaders After Putin Vows To Fight On

European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are to meet in Paris on Thursday in a new effort to pile pressure on Vladimir Putin after he vowed Russia will fight on in Ukraine if no peace deal is reached.

International Business Times

Macron names top military aide and ex-fighter pilot as new armed forces chief

President Emmanuel Macron has appointed his closest military advisor, an experienced fighter pilot, as the new chief of staff of France's armed forces, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

Macron To Raise Defence Targets, Citing Russia Threat

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday called for a massive boost to France's defence spending, saying freedom in Europe was facing a greater threat than at any time since the end of World War II. "We are living a pivotal moment," Macron said in a speech to the armed forces on…

International Business Times

Why Greece has signed a missile deal with France amid ‘threat’ from Turkey

Greece continues to build its defence capabilities amid tensions with neighbouring Turkey

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'Very Broad Consensus' Emerging Among Europeans On Ukraine: France

A "very broad consensus" is emerging among European nations on boosting Ukraine's long-term security through the Ukrainian armed forces, French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Wednesday after a meeting of Europe's five key defence powers in Paris.

International Business Times

Europe ‘accelerating’ work on peacekeeping coalition for Ukraine, says Healey

Defence Secretary John Healey has met his counterparts from France, Germany, Italy and Poland.

Evening Standard

French Right-wing Media's Russia Tilt Irks Elysee

French Sunday newspaper readers woke up this past weekend to starkly different visions of their country's relationship with Russia.

International Business Times

France unlocks €200m in miltary aid for Ukraine drawn from frozen Russian assets

France is to allocate nearly €200 million in military aid to Ukraine, funded by interest from frozen Russian assets, as part of its ongoing support for Kyiv against the Russian invasion.

Radio France Internationale

French Defence Minister To Host Key European Counterparts On Ukraine

France's defence minister is to hold talks next week with counterparts from Britain, Germany, Italy and Poland to discuss support for Ukraine, an aide said on Friday.

International Business Times

France says its intelligence sharing with Ukraine not affected by US freeze

France will keep providing military intelligence to Ukraine after Washington announced it was freezing the sharing of information with Kyiv, French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

France steps in to provide military intelligence to Ukraine as the U.S. freezes vital information

French defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu says France is providing military intelligence to Ukraine after Washington announced it was freezing the sharing of information with Kyiv

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Evening Standard

Ukraine minerals talks take surprise twist as France joins US in seeking deal

France is in discussions with Ukraine as it aims to diversify its supplies of vital minerals, French defence minister Sebastien Lecornu has revealed

Radio France Internationale

France delivers first Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine amid uncertainty over US support

France has officially delivered its first batch of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine, marking a significant boost to Kyiv’s air defense capabilities amid its ongoing war with Russia. The delivery comes at a critical time, as concerns grow over wavering Western support and as Ukraine faces increasing challenges on…

International Business Times

French Patrol Aircraft Threatened By Russian Military: Minister

A French maritime patrol aircraft was the object of an "intimidation attempt" this week by the Russian military over the Baltic Sea, France said Friday, calling the incident "unacceptable".

The Independent UK

North Korea troops fighting for Putin ‘could all be dead or wounded by April’ as casualties mount

North Korean troops have suffered thousands of casualties in Russia’s Kursk region, according to Ukrainian estimates

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International Business Times

Syria's De Facto Leader Meets Minority Christians

Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met with senior Christian clerics on Tuesday, amid calls on the Islamist chief to guarantee minority rights after seizing power earlier this month.

Radio France Internationale

France strikes IS positions in Syria as diplomacy drive continues in Lebanon

In a significant escalation of military engagement, France has launched airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria as diplomatic efforts to strengthen stability in Lebanon are ongoing and a fragile ceasefire with Israel continues to hold.

International Business Times

France's Macron Announces Fourth Government Of The Year

French President Emmanuel Macron named a new government Monday evening, putting together a team under Francois Bayrou, his fourth prime minister of the year, to drag the second-largest EU economy out of political crisis.

Evening Standard

Mayotte: 'Thousands' feared dead as Cyclone Chido devastates French island

Mayotte prefect says the death toll will ‘certainly be several hundreds, maybe we will reach a thousand, even several thousands’

International Business Times

Suspense Mounts Over Macron's Pick For PM

Suspense mounted on Friday over Emmanuel Macron's pick for prime minister, with the president racing to name a new head of government to break political deadlock.

Radio France Internationale

Russian victory would bring 'chaos' on international scale: French FM

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned in Kyiv on Saturday that if Russia defeated Ukraine on the battlefield it would sow "chaos" in the international system.

International Business Times

Russian Victory Would Bring 'Chaos': French FM

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned in Kyiv on Saturday that if Russia defeated Ukraine on the battlefield it would sow "chaos" in the international system.

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