Sep 04 Macron says 26 countries pledge troops as a reassurance force for Ukraine after fighting ends By Illia Novikov, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Speaking after a meeting of the so-called "coalition of the willing" in Paris, Macron says the countries have committed to deploying troops in Ukraine — or to maintaining a presence on land, at sea, or in the air — to… Continue reading
Aug 20 Macron denounces Netanyahu’s ‘abject’ claim that he is fueling antisemitism By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron denounced Netanyahu’s remarks as “abject” and “erroneous” in response to Israel Prime Minister’s accusations that his intention to recognize a Palestinian state is fueling antisemitism. Continue reading
Aug 15 Macron vows justice after unknown attackers chop down tree honoring murdered French Jewish man By Associated Press The tree, located in Épinay-sur-Seine, was chopped down Wednesday night, seemingly with a chainsaw. Continue reading
Jul 24 France will recognize Palestine as a state, President Macron says By Angela Charlton, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, in a bold diplomatic move amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza. Israel denounced the decision. Continue reading
Jul 24 Conservative influencer Candace Owens sued for defamation over claims that France’s first lady is a man By Associated Press A lawyer for France’s first couple said they’ll be seeking “substantial” damages from U.S. conservative influencer Candace Owens if she persists with claims that President Emmanuel Macron’s wife, Brigitte, is a man. Continue reading
Jul 13 Macron announces 6.5 billion euros in extra military spending by France in next two years By Angela Charlton, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced 6.5 billion euros ($7.6 billion) in extra military spending in the next two years because of new and unprecedented threats, ranging from Russia to nuclear proliferation, terrorists and online attacks. Continue reading
Jun 02 Putin ‘is preparing for more war,’ GOP senator warns after meeting with Zelenskyy and Macron By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press Two U.S. senators are warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling on peace while preparing a fresh military offensive against Ukraine. Continue reading
Jun 01 After trip to Ukraine, U.S. senators warn Putin is preparing new offensive By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal spoke to The Associated Press in Paris after meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and touring neighborhoods shattered by what they called the worst Russian bombardments since the full-scale invasion began. Continue reading
May 26 France’s first lady appears to push her husband on a plane. Macron says they were joking By John Leicester, Associated Press The moment quickly made headlines in France, with media trying to decipher the interaction that cameras spotted through the just-opened door of the plane. Continue reading
Mar 27 France and Britain mull plans to deploy troops to assist with Ukraine-Russia peace deal By John Leicester, Samuel Petrequin, Brian Melley, Associated Press At a recent summit featuring leaders of 30 countries as well as European Union and NATO chiefs, French President Emmanuel Macron offered reassurances that France and Britain will continue to forge ahead with plans to deploy troops in Ukraine to… Continue reading