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ENTENTE CORDIALE

Macron 'Confident' of Progress in Russia Ties

Putin and the French president are pursuing a policy of rapprochement.

4 Suspects Face Charges in Dijon Ethnic Unrest Blamed on Chechens

Dijon was rocked by three nights of violence last weekend sparked by an assault on a 16-year-old Chechen boy.

violence abroad

Kadyrov Backs Chechens Involved in Unrest in France

He said the members of Dijon's Chechen community "united together ... to face death-sowing drug dealers."

restoring order

French Police Stage Raids in City Marked by Chechen Unrest

Around 140 officers took part in the raids a day after police detained six from Dijon's large Chechen population.

France Arrests 6 Chechens in Raids After Unrest

Dijon has been rocked by successive nights of unrest after an assault on a 16-year-old Chechen boy.

explosive unrest

Chechen Violence in France, Explained

Tensions between the Chechen diaspora and local residents has rocked the city of Dijon and injured six people.

French City Rocked by Unrest Blamed on Score-Settling Chechens

The unrest was reportedly sparked by an attack on a 16-year-old member of the Chechen community.

Russian Firm, French Far-Right Party Settle Unpaid Debt Dispute

Russian aviation parts company Aviazapchast had sued Marine Le Pen's party for $10.1 million.

GUILTY PLEASURE

Russia Relishes Macron Ally Sex Video Scandal Even Amid Detente

The episode comes as Macron is trying to improve Europe’s relations with Russia.

private material

Russian Artist Under Investigation Over French Sexting Row

Pavlensky published an online sexual chat that caused one of President Macron's closest lieutenants to pull out of the Paris mayor race.

contentious act

Russian Artist Who Published Paris Mayor Candidate Kompromat Arrested

Under French law, so-called "revenge porn" can be punished by up to two years in prison and a 60,000 euro fine.

Macron Ally Drops Out of Paris Mayor Race After Russian Artist Leaks Sex Tape

Dissident artist Pyotr Pavlensky said he was pointing out “contradictions” between the candidate’s stance and behavior.

Russian Firm Sues Over French Far-Right Leader’s $11M Loan

The company seeking the loan's return from Marine Le Pen's party has links to Russian intelligence services, earlier reports have said.

Russia and France Want to Safeguard Iran Nuclear Deal, Macron Says

Leaders of Britain, France and Germany called on Iran to return to full compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.

Putin and Macron Discuss Concerns Over U.S. Killing of Top Iranian General Soleimani – Kremlin

The French and Russian leaders agreed the actions could aggravate the situation in the Middle East.

France's Macron Denies Accepting Putin's Anti-Missile Proposal

"Let's be serious, this is the security of Europe we're talking about," he said.

Sensitive topic

French Sociologist Banned From Russia for 10 Years Ahead of Yellow Vest Lecture

“One thing is clear: The system lost its head,” she said of the decision.

opinion Vladimir Frolov

Macron is 'Ours' — but Does Russia Need Him?

Russian observers are struck by how closely Macron’s views on European security and world order coincide with those of Putin.

Shifting alliances

Russia Lauds Macron’s ‘Golden Words’ About ‘Brain Dead’ NATO

Macron's comments were viewed as an "overreaction" by France's NATO allies.

opinion Leonid Bershidsky

Macron’s Vision of Russia's Future Is Half-Baked

Macron thinks Russia has no choice but integration with Europe. Putin has other ideas.

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