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Merkel: Normandy talks on Donbas unrelated to developments in Belarus

Merkel says work in the Normandy format should continue.

22:59, 31.05.2021

France suspects Russia could be behind campaign to tar Pfizer vaccines

Fazze asked the bloggers to advance false claims that the death rate among people receiving the Pfizer vaccine is three times higher than those receiving the AstraZeneca PLC vaccine.

18:00, 26.05.2021

France, Germany somewhat weaken their stance on Russia – Zelensky

The president says Ukraine will continue to follow the Normandy format agenda.

15:15, 20.05.2021

Blinken, Le Drian and Maas declare support for Ukraine in face of Russian aggression

In particular, Blinken and Le Drian affirmed unwavering U.S. and French support for the country's sovereignty and agreed to monitor closely Russia's moves.

15:15, 05.05.2021

France's Macron in phone talk presses Putin over Ukraine – media

In particular, Macron urged Putin to withdraw troops and heavy weaponry from the Ukrainian border.

11:05, 27.04.2021

Border guards bust human trafficking ring

Roma people were trafficked to France where money was extorted from them.

13:35, 20.04.2021

Zelensky's talks with Macron, Merkel – details

Since year-start, 30 Ukrainian soldiers have died in eastern Ukraine.

20:00, 16.04.2021

Merkel to join Zelensky-Macron talks on Russia's military build-up – media

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with his French counterpart on April 16.

16:05, 15.04.2021

Media reveal details of Zelensky's upcoming vis-à-vis with Macron

The date and location have been reported.

21:30, 13.04.2021

Blinken talks about Ukraine with French, German foreign ministers

The officials emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine against unilateral Russian provocations.

13:30, 10.04.2021

France asks Russia to clarify recent significant troop movements near Ukraine

The French authorities are seriously concerned about escalation in Donbas.

10:00, 10.04.2021

Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and France discuss Russia-related aggravation of security situation

Kuleba briefed his French counterpart on developments in Russia-occupied Donbas.

22:56, 09.04.2021

Zelensky to visit Paris next week, ambassador says

France is concerned about Russia's moves.

20:59, 09.04.2021

Kremlin snubs Normandy Four talks amid Donbas escalation – Ukraine President's Office

The Office was aware of the content of a conference call between Germany, France, and Russia, official stresses.

15:30, 09.04.2021

Russia's "peacekeepers" in Donbas would be "preliminary step" to annexation – media

Moscow needs an excuse to openly deploy Russian troops in Ukraine, while Putin's recent talks with Merkel and Macron indicate that Putin is already looking for one.

23:15, 05.04.2021

Zelensky-Merkel-Macron talks may take place this week – media

The timing of the event has not been disclosed yet.

13:35, 05.04.2021

Berlin, Paris "closely monitoring" Russian troops' movements along Ukraine border

Diplomats have reiterated support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

13:20, 04.04.2021

Macron, Merkel call on Russia to stabilize ceasefire in Donbas

On March 30, Macron, Merkel and their Russian counterpart Putin discussed the situation in Donbas.

11:05, 31.03.2021

Kyiv reacts to Kremlin's intention to hold Donbas talks with France, Germany behind Ukraine's back

Diplomats say shifts on key issues of a peaceful settlement can be achieved only within the framework of Normandy Four.

23:35, 29.03.2021

French Court of Appeal rules to close "DPR representative center" – Kuleba

The "association" shall be dissolved, its premises – closed, and members' meetings – banned, the minister said.

16:55, 23.03.2021

French police seek Russian consulate employee over bike theft scheme – media

The suspect, a Russian citizen in his 40s, does not have diplomatic immunity and was brought in for questioning on February 14 but released 24 hours later as police pursued their investigation.

13:35, 23.03.2021

Bloomberg: Merkel, Macron to put aside differences on Russian gas pipeline

Berlin is increasingly optimistic that the new U.S. administration will be less confrontational on Nord Stream than Donald Trump.

12:35, 06.02.2021

Macron urges to "reengage dialogue with Russia," being tough in Ukraine issue

France's leader says it is impossible to have peace and stability in Europe without negotiating with Russia.

16:05, 05.02.2021

French government calls on Germany to halt Nord Stream 2

Germany has already responded.

20:20, 01.02.2021

Zelensky reacts to brutal assault on Ukrainian teen in Paris

A 14-year-old Ukrainian was attacked in the French capital's center on January 15.

13:10, 25.01.2021

Russia uses hybrid influence in Africa to put pressure on France – media

Russia has gained access in the CAR to the exploitation of mineral resources, including diamonds.

21:00, 29.12.2020

French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for COVID-19 – media

The diagnosis was made following a PCR test performed after he showed initial symptoms.

13:10, 17.12.2020

Germany, France support Ukraine in working out unified plan toward effective work of TCG

The Ukrainian draft has summarized all offers voiced by parties at Contact Group meetings.

15:50, 14.11.2020

Zelensky announces video conference call of Normandy Four leaders' advisors

The advisors will talk on November 13, the president says.

20:15, 06.11.2020

Ukraine invites France to join "Crimean Platform"

The Crimean Platform is a format consolidating the efforts of the international community to bring an end to the Russian occupation and protect human rights in the Russia-seized territory.

21:45, 02.11.2020

Priest wounded in Lyon shooting

The perpetrator remains at large.

23:00, 31.10.2020

Woman beheaded in knife attack at French church (Photo, video)

A total of three persons were slain and several injured as the attacker shouted "Allahu Akbar."

12:45, 29.10.2020

Zelensky elaborates on international projects he sees as priorities for Ukraine

Work is underway to develop water transport.

21:59, 27.10.2020

Macron says Lukashenko has to step down

The Belarusian president snapped back with a "yellow vests" reminder.

11:55, 28.09.2020

EU not to impose sanctions on Lukashenko – media

Sanctions will target other officials, while the move will leave a door open for dialog.

11:55, 04.09.2020

Maas names main topics to be discussed by Normandy Four foreign ministers in Sept

Grounds need to be find for holding local elections in Donbas, Germany's foreign minister believes.

22:00, 24.08.2020

Preliminary analysis of PS752 flight recorders in France completed

Ukrainian experts will be working in France until July 25.

00:55, 24.07.2020

Flight recorders from UIA plane downed in Iran successfully decrypted – FM Kuleba

The black boxes were decrypted in the presence of two Ukrainian experts, as well as representatives of other countries.

13:20, 21.07.2020

Voice data recovered from downed Ukraine jet, Canada sceptical about Iran explanation – media

The data extraction is being carried out with an Iranian investigator and observed by Canadian, U.S., Swedish and British experts and representatives from UIA, Boeing and engine maker Safran.

22:20, 20.07.2020

Work begins on black boxes from Ukrainian jet downed by Iran – media

The work is likely to take at least until Thursday.

12:59, 20.07.2020

Reuters: Canada confirms black boxes of downed Ukrainian airliner arrive in Paris

On Saturday, Iran's deputy foreign minister said the boxes had been sent to France for analysis.

09:00, 20.07.2020

Iran sends black boxes of downed Ukrainian plane to France – media

The decryption of flight recorders is expected to start on Monday, July 20.

17:55, 18.07.2020

Reuters: Fire destroys organ, shatters stained glass at Nantes cathedral in France (Photo)

The blaze comes just over a year after a massive fire at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, which destroyed its roof and main spire.

14:35, 18.07.2020

France to supply 20 patrol boats to Ukraine – French envoy

Five out of 20 boats will be manufactured at Ukraine's production facilities.

19:57, 13.07.2020

French envoy names condition for new Normandy summit

An important task today is to implement the conclusions that were adopted at the December summit in Paris.

16:40, 13.07.2020

France to lend Ukraine EUR 64 mln for 30 years for water supply in Mariupol

The project is to be completed in 2023-2024.

16:20, 13.07.2020

Yermak: New Normandy summit to be held in coming months

The parties had a preparatory meeting in Berlin on July 3.

22:55, 10.07.2020

Air France to resume regular flights to Ukraine

Initially, flights will be operated twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays.

02:15, 08.07.2020

Ukraine's MFA: Five days booked for reading out PS752 flight data recorders

Ukrainian experts from the National Bureau of Air Accidents Investigation will be in France from July 20 to July 25.

02:45, 07.07.2020

PS752 downing: Iran vows to send flight recorders to France, MFA Ukraine says

The ministry said when the issue of compensation to victims' families would be discussed.

09:00, 06.07.2020