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Articles by Blaise Gauquelin for AFP

friendship on ice

Russian-Israeli Relations Crumble Over Gaza War – Analysts

As Putin's war in Ukraine has dragged on and his international isolation deepened, he has turned against Israel's quiet friendship.
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‘As long as it takes’

G7 Denounces ‘War Crime’ as Russian Strike Kills Shoppers

“The enemy is deliberately terrorizing the civilian population.”
united front

Zelensky Urges G7 To Help End Ukraine War by Winter

The G7 also said Moscow must allow grain shipments and let Ukrainians taken to Russia against their will to return home.
‘Barbarism’ and ‘fatigue’

Zelensky to Press G7 for More Help as War Rages

"Delays in the transfer of weapons to our state… are actually an invitation for Russia to strike again and again."
Echoes of History

The Chechens Fighting Russia on the Front Line

"Several hundred" Chechens have volunteered to help Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion.
'very difficult battles'

Fierce Fighting in East Ukraine as Zelensky Says World Must Not Look Away

"Ukrainian troops are doing everything to stop the offensive of the occupiers," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday.
Holding out

Russia Claims Progress in Fight for Ukraine Flashpoint City

The Russian army was still seeking to establish control over Severodonetsk’s industrial zone.
Protracted war

Putin Warns of Strikes Over Missile Supplies as Blasts Rock Kyiv

Putin's comments came after the United States last week said it would supply Ukraine with advanced missile systems.
Street by street

Explosions Rock Kyiv as Battle for Severodonetsk Rages

The battle for Ukraine's eastern city of Severodonetsk was being waged street by street.
Belarus

OSCE Condemns Belarus Torture, Calls for Fresh Presidential Vote

The OSCE said that human rights abuses in Belarus "were found to be massive and systematic and proven beyond doubt."