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Russia Warns Israel Against Supplying Arms to Ukraine

Releads with Russia's warning to Israel. Russia on Wednesday warned Israel against supplying weapons to Ukraine after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

'transparently false'

U.S., U.K., France Jointly Reject Russia 'Dirty Bomb' Claim

The United States, Britain and France on Sunday jointly dismissed Russian claims that Ukraine is preparing to use a dirty bomb and warned Moscow against...

security concerns

France Reverses Russia Ban After Chateau Turns Away Visitors

Security guards at the Chateau de Vincennes denied two Russian women access to the monument on July 28.

broadcast backlash

Russia Vows to Hinder Work of Western Media After RT France Ban

"We will also not let them work in our country."

French Prosecutors Open Probe into Russian Oligarchs: Legal Source

The probe is expected to look into possible money laundering and corruption.

show of support

EU Backs Ukraine’s ‘European Dream’ as Russia Cuts Gas Supplies

Membership may still take years or even decades.

delayed response

Russia Expels Dozens of European Diplomats

The move comes after Paris expelled 41 Russian diplomatic employees in April on suspicion of being spies.

Putin Tells Macron West Must Stop Supplying Weapons to Ukraine

Putin also said Kyiv was not being consistent or ready for "serious work" on ending the conflict.

Navalny's choice

Jailed Kremlin Critic Navalny Calls on France to Vote for Macron

Navalny accused Marine Le Pen's party of links to President Vladimir Putin.

French Bank SocGen Exits Russia

The move makes SocGen the first large European financial group to leave the Russian market.

honorary citizen

Russia Offers to Educate Depardieu on Ukraine

The controversial French film star criticized Putin for "crazy, unacceptable excesses."

humanitarian crisis

France Says Mariupol Humanitarian Mission Not Possible 'At This Stage'

Putin told Macron that Ukrainian "nationalists" in Mariupol would have to "lay down their arms" before Russian forces allow any emergency humanitarian...

lack of reassurance

Macron Believes 'The Worst Is to Come' in Ukraine After Putin Call – Aide

The aide said Putin appears intent on seizing "the whole of Ukraine."

unilateral violation

Macron Demands 'Targeted Sanctions' on Moscow

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Russia's move to recognize the Donetsk and Luhansk Peoples' Republics.

no concrete plans

Kremlin Says Talk of Putin-Biden Summit ‘Premature’

France had said that Putin and Biden agreed to the summit “in principle” amid intensifying clashes in eastern Ukraine.

seeking mediation

France Sees 'Diplomatic Hope' to Resolve Ukraine Crisis

Biden agreed in principle to a meeting with Putin following talks Macron held with both leaders on Sunday.

Macron and Putin to Talk as Ukraine Front Line Grows More Volatile

The Kremlin insists it has no incursion plans, but its test-firing of nuclear-capable missiles Saturday did little to alleviate tensions.

privacy concern

Macron’s Refusal of Russian Covid Test Behind Distanced Putin Talks

Sources close to Macron said he refused the test on the grounds that he didn’t want to hand over his DNA to the Russian state.

Kremlin Sees ‘Positive Signals’ After Macron Visit to Kyiv

There are also "less positive" signals from the talks, the Kremlin noted.

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Macron Visit Put Europe at Center of Ukraine De-Escalation

The French president came to Moscow with the intention of bringing Europe back to the diplomatic game, experts said.

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