12 December 2025
The French Navy yesterday fired on drones over the Île Longue base, which houses French nuclear submarines in Finistère.
Lebanon has expressed its openness to a verification mechanism—whether led by the U.S., France, or others—to monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement
Volodymyr Zelensky calls for ending the war in Ukraine "in a dignified manner"
Zelensky: Russia is advancing, there are several offensive actions and several operations, though none of these operations have been successful. There are difficult battles in Pokrovsk itself, and in other directions. Our soldiers are having big success in the Kupyansk direction, although Russia says that it has captured Kupyansk, but we have almost cleared everyone from this city, - the president said
Zelensky: deliveries have already begun as part of France's latest defense package for Ukraine
Peace plan for Ukraine: Emmanuel Macron speaks out "Today's meeting has allowed us to advance the consultation between all Europeans and to reiterate everyone's commitment to a just and lasting peace."
Emmanuel Macron asserts that "security guarantees cannot be negotiated without the Ukrainians and the Europeans."
Emmanuel Macron stated, "The United States of America, Ukrainians, and all Europeans want peace. Russia must end its aggression."
"Ukraine is the only one that can discuss territories, they are its own," declared Emmanuel Macron during Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to France.
"A moment that could be decisive for the future of peace in Ukraine and security in Europe," Emmanuel Macron believes.
Emmanuel Macron points out that "at a time when we are talking about peace, Russia continues to kill."
"Just now, together with Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer we spoke with Rustem Umerov and Steve Witkoff following the results of the talks in Florida. An important briefing. We agreed to discuss more details in person - the teams will coordinate schedules for possible further contacts," - the President of Ukraine Zelensky said
Most of the attention is on negotiations to end the war, on security guarantees, - Zelensky on the conversation with Macron. "Peace must become truly reliable. The war must end as soon as possible"
President Zelensky has met President Macron in Elysee palace
MEURTHE-ET-MOSELLE: At least five dead, including a 16-year-old, and one injured in a building fire in Neuves-Maisons (firefighters)
Analysis has revealed that intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to the functioning of flight controls. Airbus identified a significant number of A320 Family aircraft currently in-service. may be impacted
French Foreign Minister: Work continues to ensure conditions for peace that respect Ukraine's sovereignty and European security.
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Marseille to protest against crime and to pay tribute to Mehdi Kessaci, who was murdered more than a week ago, allegedly to intimidate his brother, a well-known anti-drug activist.
President Zelensky: A joint conversation with the President of France Emmanuel Macron, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, and the Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz. We discussed a peace plan for Ukraine and all of Europe. We appreciate the efforts of the USA, President Trump, and his team to end this war. We are working on a document prepared by the American side. It should be a plan that ensures a real and dignified peace.2 week ago
President Zelensky: A joint conversation with the President of France Emmanuel Macron, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, and the Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz. We discussed a peace plan for Ukraine and all of Europe. We appreciate the efforts of the USA, President Trump, and his team to end this war. We are working on a document prepared by the American side. It should be a plan that ensures a real and dignified peace.
Besançon: A 32-year-old woman shot dead in front of her home, her ex-partner arrested by the RAID. The victim "was on her way to work when she fell into an ambush."
The man was finally apprehended by the RAID around 11 a.m. A major police operation is underway in Canteleu.
"The European Union must continue to provide Ukraine with predictable and stable long-term financial support," says Emmanuel Macron
Emmanuel Macron announces that Ukraine will acquire "up to 100 Rafale fighter jets"
"Everything is ready for peace, only Russia is refusing," declared Emmanuel Macron.
Defense of Ukraine: Kyiv announces it will buy up to 100 French Rafale fighter jets, the Élysée Palace has confirmed.
France and Ukraine signed a historic declaration on Ukraine's acquisition of Rafale fighter jets, missiles for them, and SAMP/T air defense systems, — Zelensky
President Zelensky has arrived in Paris and met with President Macron
Paris asserts that "there has been no quid pro quo" for the release of the Frenchman imprisoned in Venezuela.
France says it is worried about U.S. military operations in the Caribbean because they "violate the international law"
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Thick smoke visible throughout the city: major fire on Avenue Paul-Santy in Lyon