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Zelensky Arrives in UK for ‘E3 plus Ukraine’ Security Summit

President Volodymyr Zelensky landed in the United Kingdom for high-level bilateral talks with Keir Starmer and a pivotal European summit to align strategies on air defense and diplomatic negotiations.

By Kyiv Post

1h ago

Ukraine

Macron, Starmer and Merz to Meet Zelensky in London for Ukraine Talks

The leaders will coordinate support for Kyiv, pressure on Moscow, and Europe’s role in any future peace effort.

By Kyiv Post

1d ago

Russia

Detained Russia-Linked Tanker Arrives in France

It is the fourth such ship that France has seized since September last year on suspicions of belonging to the “shadow fleet,” which Russia is believed to use to circumvent Western sanctions.

By AFP

June 2, 2026

Ukraine

Zelensky Thanks France After Navy Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker

President Zelensky said Russian oil revenues should fund protection against aggression, not Moscow’s war.

By Kyiv Post

June 2, 2026

Ukraine

Merz to Gather European Leaders Ahead of NATO Summit

Merz will host key European leaders in Berlin to coordinate a strategy ahead of the NATO summit and demonstrate Europe’s defense commitments to Trump.

By Kyiv Post

June 1, 2026

Russia

France, Partners Intercept Russian Oil Tanker

The tanker was detained on Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other partners, said President Emmanuel Macron.

By AFP

June 1, 2026

War in Ukraine

Macron Warns Belarus Against Involvement in Ukraine War: Source

Macron warned Lukashenko against deeper involvement in Russia’s war while urging Minsk to improve ties with Europe.

By AFP

May 25, 2026

Ukraine

France Urges China to Press Russia to End War in Ukraine

Russia’s isolation since the full-scale invasion has pushed it closer to Beijing, Paris said, urging China to use that leverage.

By Kyiv Post

May 22, 2026

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Europe

France Ready to Partner With Ukraine on Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense

President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that France is ready to cooperate directly on neutralizing Russian ballistic missile threats.

By Kyiv Post

May 16, 2026

Nicolas Tenzer: Ukraine Is Winning the War, The West Should Help

INTERVIEW

War in Ukraine

Nicolas Tenzer: Ukraine Is Winning the War, The West Should Help

Exclusive Kyiv Post interview with prominent French intellectual and analyst, adviser and author Nicolas Tenzer – wherein he shared his contrary optimism for Ukraine’s future.

By Bohdan Nahaylo, Sergii Kostezh

May 2, 2026

Ukraine

ANALYSIS: Ukraine Has a Chance to ‘Join’ the EU in 2027

While remaining roadblocks are serious, with Budapest no longer planning a veto, Brussels may have a partial solution to expedite Ukraine’s path forward with a “symbolic” membership for Kyiv.

By Lesia Dubenko

April 21, 2026

Germany

Germany Taps Older Reservists, France Prepares New Division for Major War

Germany plans to raise reservist age limits from 65 to 70 while France prepares a new division intended to protect critical infrastructure within the country.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

April 21, 2026

Europe

France, Poland Discuss Boosted Defense Ties as US Wavers on Europe

Macron and Tusk told a news conference in Gdansk that the ties between two countries could cover elements of nuclear deterrence, military satellites, joint drills and shared intelligence.

By AFP

April 21, 2026