Tag: Emmanuel Macron
Macron’s high stakes – that’s why he’s betting everything on the pensions
Emmanuel Macron has failed to muster a majority for his reform of the pension system, so last week he upped the ante by using a special clause in the constitution and bypassing parliament. In response, the National Assembly held not just one but two no-confidence votes against Macron’s Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne and her government […]
USA, Lithuania in talks aimed at China
Washington – In March 1990, Lithuania became the first republic to break away from the Soviet Union by declaring itself an independent state, a decision applauded by the White House. Thirty-three years later, this Baltic country of about 2.7 million people is making bold moves to counter China, the rising global power of the century, […]
The crisis in Ukraine puts the EU’s strategic independence back in the spotlight
© Provided by Xinhua The EU has also supported Ukraine but analysts say it is clear that the US has taken the lead. ROME, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) — The conflict in Ukraine has brought the decades-old issue of the European Union’s (EU) strategic autonomy back into the spotlight, analysts say. In many ways, the United […]
World Insights: The US is the world’s biggest spy power
© Provided by Xinhua Living up to the epithet “surveillance empire,” the United States has for decades conducted indiscriminate mass surveillance of foreign governments, corporations, and individuals as well as its own citizens. BEIJING, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) — A completely harmless, unmanned civilian airship has been caught in the crosshairs in the latest anti-China stunt […]
Hersh claims Russia’s Nord Stream 1 and 2 blown up on order of Biden
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Navy’s Diving and Salvage Center can be found in a location as obscure as its name-down what was once a country lane in rural Panama City, a now-booming resort city in the southwestern panhandle of Florida, 70 miles south of the Alabama border. The center’s complex is as nondescript as […]
The EU called for increased spending to compete with the US
Leaders of the bloc will meet next month to discuss possible responses to what they see as unfair measures Germany and France have called on the EU to increase support for domestic industry and unleash massive investment to avoid falling behind US companies in light of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which they say […]
No German decision on tanks for Ukraine despite mounting pressure
Germany said Friday that no decision had been made on providing battle tanks sought by Kyiv, despite an emotional plea from President Volodymyr Zelensky. Western defence ministers gathered at Ramstein Air Base in Germany for a crucial US-led meeting to hammer out future military aid to Ukraine. Read our live blog to see how all […]
Sweden, Turkey are not expected to back down in the tug of war for NATO accession
Sweden said on Sunday that Turkey is asking too much in return for being allowed to join NATO, as Ankara is effectively demanding the impossible – that Stockholm override a ruling by its own supreme court. But analysts say Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is unlikely to withdraw his permit, at least not before the […]
Macron prepares ‘Made in Europe’ strategy against US policy
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he is pushing for a “Made in Europe” economic strategy to counter US policy. During a joint press conference ahead of his meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Paris, Macron said their discussion would focus on Europe’s economic situation. “My opinion, as you know, is that we […]
The world pays tribute to the Brazilian “soccer king” Pele
Pele, the legendary Brazilian footballer who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and most famous athletes in modern history, has died aged 82. The Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, where Pele was undergoing treatment, said he died at 3:27 p.m. Thursday due to “multiple organ failure resulting from the development […]
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is putting Europe’s societies to the test
© Provided by Xinhua The economic, geopolitical and social consequences of all these developments have been profound – something the continent has not seen for decades. The calls for peace and stability grow stronger every day. by Xinhua writers Fu Yiming, Chen Chen, He Miao STOCKHOLM, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) — In 2022, the protracted conflict […]
Yearender: The Russia-Ukraine conflict is testing Europe’s societies
by Xinhua writers Fu Yiming, Chen Chen, He Miao STOCKHOLM, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) — In 2022, the protracted conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the series of problems caused by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) expansion and the energy crisis have all caused serious headaches everywhere. Europe. Adding fuel to the fire were the West’s […]
Macron doubles his security guarantees for Russia
The French president sees no viable alternative to possible negotiations with Moscow French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his belief that the conflict in Ukraine will inevitably be resolved at the negotiating table, and that the West and NATO in particular will need to come up with security guarantees not only for Kyiv, but also […]
Russia responds to Macron’s offer of security guarantees
Moscow is willing to talk but the West must take the first step, Deputy FM Ryabkov said The topic of security guarantees can be raised again if the West is serious about it, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told reporters on Tuesday. Until then, he added, Moscow will continue to respond appropriately to any […]
Live: European Union members near deal on Russian oil price cap
EU member states are close to agreement on a $60 dollar per barrel Russian oil price cap. Meanwhile, air raid alerts were issued across all of Ukraine on Thursday, as officials warned that Russia was preparing a new wave of missile and drone strikes. Follow our blog for all the latest developments. All times are […]
European Union members near deal on Russian oil price cap
EU member states are close to agreement on a $60 dollar per barrel Russian oil price cap. Meanwhile, air raid alerts were issued across all of Ukraine on Thursday, as officials warned that Russia was preparing a new wave of missile and drone strikes. Read our live blog to see how all the day’s events […]
Live: Sweden confirms Nord Stream pipeline sabotage
Investigators have found traces of explosives at the site of the damaged Nord Stream pipelines, confirming that sabotage had taken place, a Swedish prosecutor said on Friday. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+1) 11:25 a.m.: The Kremlin is saying nothing about the Putin-Biden summit at this time […]
Turkey blamed the Kurdish PKK for the bombing in Istanbul
Turkey’s interior minister has accused the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) of being responsible for a bombing on a busy shopping street in Istanbul that killed six people and injured more than 80. On Sunday afternoon, a a popular shopping destination for locals and tourists. A suspect was arrested early Monday. “The person who planted the […]
Zelensky calls for ‘long-term protection’ of Ukraine grain corridor
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that the grain shipping corridor to get food out of his country, part of an agreement Russia has suspended, needs reliable, long-term protection. Lawyers in Britain earlier took the first step towards what they said was “groundbreaking” legal action against Russia’s shadowy Wagner group over allegations it committed “terrorism” […]
Live: France accuses Russia of endangering world food supply
French President Emmanuel Macron, during a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday, accused Russia of endangering the world’s food supply by suspending its participation in a Ukrainian grain deal. Macron also assured Zelensky that France would help Ukraine get through the winter and help repair water and energy infrastructure damaged by Russian […]
France, Spain, Portugal are to build the Barcelona-Marseille gas pipeline
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Replacing plans to extend the so-called MidCat pipeline across the Pyrenees, previously opposed by France, Spain and Portugal, they announced they will build an ocean-based pipeline to transport hydrogen and gas between Barcelona and Marseille. Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa said the pipeline, also known as BarMar, will help pump green hydrogen and […]
Forget parallel society: Is the ghetto plan stuck in a parallel universe?
On September 11, Denmark’s neighbors crossed the Øresund to the polls. A right-wing bloc has now emerged with a majority in the Swedish parliament, depriving Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and her Social Democrats of their position at the head of the government. However, it was the days and weeks before the election that revealed the […]
Macron’s summit of the European Political Community begins in Prague
Leaders from 44 European countries will gather in Prague on Thursday to launch a European political community aimed at boosting security and economic prosperity. Critics say the new forum is an attempt to slow EU enlargement. The meeting in the Czech capital is the idea of French President Emmanuel Macron, with the support of German […]
Emmanuel Macron’s summit of the European Political Community begins in Prague
Leaders from 44 European countries are gathering Thursday in Prague to launch a European political community aimed at boosting security and economic prosperity. Critics say the new forum is an attempt to slow EU enlargement. The meeting in the Czech capital is the idea of French President Emmanuel Macron, with the support of German Chancellor […]
Macron approves NATO expansion
More than two-thirds of the alliance’s members have now agreed to the accession of Finland and Sweden French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday signed the official documents approving Finland’s and Sweden’s applications to become NATO members. While Macron once called the US-led military bloc “brain death,” he has changed tack since Russia began its military […]
Prime Minister Marin: Europe must support Ukraine together
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said that the nations of Europe must stand together behind Ukraine as the country defends itself against Russia "brutal war". "We must continue our support for Ukraine. We must be strong and we must be united," Marin said. The Prime Minister of Finland spoke on Monday at a press conference […]
Minister of Defence, the highest general speech on Finland’s security policy
Major decisions have been made in Finland’s security policy over the past six months, when the country has been planning to join NATO. Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Cen) estimates that Finland’s long-established NATO compatibility will help the country adapt to NATO membership. "You could say that we are fully compatible with NATO. We meet […]
French President Macron signed Finland’s NATO membership protocol
President of France Emmanuel Macron has signed the membership protocols on the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO, says the press release from the Élysée Palace. "This sovereign choice of the two European partners, Finland and Sweden, strengthens their security in the face of a real threat in their immediate neighborhood and makes a […]
Macron says five more EU countries will help France fight forest fires
As French officials warned Thursday that flare-ups could cause a massive wildfire to spread further in the country’s parched southwest, President Emmanuel Macron tweeted that five more European allies were helping firefighters battling eight major wildfires across the country. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne will meet authorities fighting Landiras blaze south of Bordeaux, and further reinforcements […]
World Insights: The United States, empire of mass surveillance
BEIJING, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — For decades, the United States has conducted indiscriminate mass surveillance of its citizens, as well as of foreign governments, companies and individuals. Various surveillance projects undertaken by Washington have been exposed one after the other in recent years, revealing more evidence of America’s pervasive and ubiquitous surveillance of the world. […]
Monkey pox, threat of recession, and the role of the forest in Swedish culture
The war in Ukraine seen from the horizon of Africa During the week, both Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and French President Emmanuel Macron visited countries in Africa. The continent has been hit hard by disruptions in grain supplies following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We delve into how the food crisis is affecting the African […]
European leaders sign energy deal to reduce need for Russian gas
ROME, Italy: This week, the leaders of Italy, France and the EU signed agreements with their counterparts in Algeria, Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates to buy natural gas, due to fears of a disruption in Russian supplies. Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi visited Algeria’s capital, Algiers, where President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said a $4 billion […]
Xinhua World News Summary at 0030 GMT, July 21
STOCKHOLM – Europe is engulfed by a new covid-19 wave as the number of new infections has tripled in six weeks, the Stockholm-based European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said on Wednesday. The wave is mainly driven by the Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5, which account for 80 percent of the total infections […]
Live: Historic NATO summit nears end in Madrid
The NATO summit in Madrid, where the alliance redefined its strategic concept to clearly identify Russia as a threat to its members, ended on Thursday with its leaders stressing its importance. At the same time, Russian forces withdrew from Ukraine’s Snake Island, a strategic outpost in the Black Sea. Follow our live blog for the […]
The Alliance of the Roman Empire would benefit Europe’s Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Boris Johnson wants a political community that encompasses not only the EU but the ancient territory of the Roman Empire The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson has reportedly been so in love with French President Emmanuel Macron’s idea of a “European political community” that includes not only the EU but Eastern Europe […]
Live: From the G7 to NATO, Ukraine at the center of the diplomatic marathon
World leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden will leave the group of seven in Germany on Tuesday and head to Spain for a NATO summit. G7 leaders issued a statement condemning Russia’s deadly attack on a Ukrainian shopping center on Monday as a war crime. Follow our live blog for […]
Live: Zelensky asks for modern artillery, money in address to NATO
The war in Ukraine is in focus for a NATO summit in Madrid, its secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, was considered “important” for the alliance’s future on Wednesday. Finland and Sweden will be formally invited to join the alliance after Turkey put down its opposition on Tuesday. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. All […]
French energy company executives: Reduce fuel, electricity consumption now
PARIS, France: Amid shortcomings and soaring prices caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and subsequent supply cuts, the executives of three French energy companies have called on the public to immediately reduce their consumption of fuel, oil, electricity and gas. In a joint statement published in the French weekly Journal du Dimanche, the heads of […]
The biggest show on earth
Copenhagen is no stranger to streets that are crowded with tourists and locals – especially in the summer. And it will not be any different on July 1, when eager Danes with a passion for cycling stand along the city streets to watch the first stage of the Tour de France: the time trial prologue. […]
Macron concludes the French EU Presidency with four global summits
French President Emmanuel Macron – hard blown during the parliamentary elections that removed the absolute majority of his party group Ensemble – will focus on international politics in the last days of France’s EU presidency. The week ended with the EU Council meeting, the last to be chaired by France. On Sunday, the G7 gathers […]
Creates the war in Ukraine a new world order
The Cold War alliances are strengthened while the classic enemies of the “free west” forge stronger ties in a moment when France leaves the helm of the EU. “It is unwise to take a contradictory position on two opponents in a way that drives them together,” according to the world’s most experienced diplomat, Henry Kissinger, […]
France, Germany, Italy and Romania support Ukraine’s accession to the EU
On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron promised his support for Ukraine’s campaign to join the EU. His support came during a visit to the country with the leaders of Germany, Romania and Italy. “We support all four statuses as immediate candidates for accession,” Macron told a joint news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Italian […]
Negotiations are needed to bring about a ceasefire in Ukraine: France’s Macron
BUCHAREST, June 15 (Xinhua) – The Ukrainian president will have to negotiate with Russia, and the Europeans will also be present at the negotiating table and provide security guarantees, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday at a NATO base in southeastern Romania. “We want to build peace, which means that at some point the […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Nuclear power, summer weather and Finland’s rocky road to NATO
According to a recent survey, most Finns are in favor of building a new nuclear power plant. Financial messages reports. The results come from a recent survey commissioned by Uutissuomalainen, TS writes that 55 percent of respondents are in favor of construction and 19 percent are against. In addition, 26 percent said they were insecure […]
Zelenskij besöker Ukrainas öst när Ryssland pressar på Donbas
Ukrainas president Volodymyr Zelensky gjorde i söndags sin första resa till landets krigshärjade öster sedan inledningen av Moskvas invasion, då ryska styrkor intensifierade sina ansträngningar för att erövra nyckelstäder i Donbas-regionen. Läs vår liveblogg för att se hur alla dagens händelser utvecklades. Den här livesidan uppdateras inte längre. För mer av vår bevakning av kriget […]
Live: Zelensky visits Ukraine’s east as Russia presses Donbas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made his first trip to the country’s war-torn east on Sunday since the start of the Moscow invasion, when Russian forces intensified their efforts to conquer key cities in the Donbas region. Follow today’s development on FRANCE 24’s live blog. All times are Paris time (GMT + 2). 20:10: Zelensky says […]
Reuters: Turkey’s decision unlikely ahead of NATO summit
Negotiations between the Finnish, Swedish and Turkish authorities to resolve Turkey’s objections to NATO’s accession to the two Nordic countries are unlikely to be completed before next month’s NATO summit. report news agency Reuters. Negotiations, which began on Wednesday and ended on Friday, have made little progress and no date has yet been agreed for […]
Macron and Erdoğan discuss Finland’s NATO membership
President of Turkey Recep Tayiip Erdoğan discussed with his French counterpart the efforts of Finland and Sweden to join NATO, Emmanuel Macronon Thursday. The Swedish news agency TT reports that Erdoğan has said that the two countries’ contacts with people and organizations affiliated with the PKK and its Syrian branch of the YPG are in […]
Erdogan, Macron discusses Ukrainian crisis, NATO expansion
ANKARA, May 26 (Xinhua) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron held a telephone conversation on Thursday to discuss the Ukrainian crisis, the prospects for NATO expansion and bilateral ties. Erdogan told Macron that Turkey wants “a just peace” between Russia and Ukraine as soon as possible and continues to […]
US Congress approves new $40 billion Ukraine aid package
The US Senate overwhelmingly approved a $40 billion infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies on Thursday as both parties rallied behind America’s latest, and quite possibly not last, financial salvo against Russia’s invasion. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). This live […]
Turkey announces new military offensive
Ankara says they want a 30-kilometer safe zone? along the entire Syrian border Turkey will soon launch a new military operation in northern Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday. Although he did not provide any details, the intrusion is likely to target areas held by US-backed Kurdish militias, as Turkey has already done […]
Danske Nyheder Round-Up: Supermarket chain owner freezes the prices of basic goods over the summer
While the Ministry of Finance predicts that inflation will end at just over 5 percent in 2022, food prices are expected to rise twice as fast. So it is a consolation to learn that the Salling Group sets a price cap on everyday basic products such as oatmeal and milk – 100 in Netto and […]
Germany has lost the last traces of Russia’s independence
Chancellor Scholz is no? Offended liverwurst? because he was not offended by a Ukrainian ambassador who called him one, FM Lavrov said One can hardly refer to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as an “offended liverwurst”, given that when the Ukrainian ambassador to Germany Andrey Melnik called him, Scholz did not appear offended at all, Russian […]
China is targeting NATO
China increasingly sees the war in Ukraine – and the role of the United States and its NATO allies in supporting Kyiv against Moscow – as a reflection of future tensions between the military bloc and Beijing in the Indo-Pacific region. Ever since Russian tanks first crossed into Ukraine on February 24, Beijing has taken […]
Heavy shelling in Odesa places global grain shipments at risk
Russian strikes continue to barrage the port city of Odesa, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, an apparent effort to disrupt supply lines and Western weapons shipments critical to Kyiv’s defence. Odesa is a major gateway for global grain shipments, and Ukrainian and Western officials have warned that Russia’s blockade threatens global food supplies. Follow FRANCE 24’s […]
Live: Heavy shelling in Odesa places global grain shipments at risk
Russian strikes continue to barrage the port city of Odesa, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, an apparent effort to disrupt supply lines and Western weapons shipments critical to Kyiv’s defence. Odesa is a major gateway for global grain shipments, and Ukrainian and Western officials have warned that Russia’s blockade threatens global food supplies. Follow FRANCE 24’s […]
Live: German Foreign Minister visits Bucha on surprise trip to Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock paid a surprise visit to Ukraine’s martyr city of Bucha on Tuesday, a day after Russian missiles struck the strategic port city of Odesa. Earlier, diplomats said the UN Security Council would hold a crisis meeting on Thursday to discuss the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24’s live […]
Macron says would take ‘decades’ for Ukraine to join EU
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday it was unrealistic that Ukraine would soon join the European Union, and proposed the creation of a new political organisation that could bring together countries on the continent that share European values. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). […]
UN again trying to evacuate Mariupol civilians, says Guterres
The UN said a third operation is under way to evacuate civilians from the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, where fighting continued on Thursday at a besieged steel plant despite Moscow’s pledge to open humanitarian corridors. Earlier, Poland said an international donor conference raised more than 6 billion euros to help rebuild the war-torn country. […]
The conflict in Ukraine is part of discussions during the India-Nordic summit
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): The situation in Ukraine occurred during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with her Nordic counterparts and during the India-Nordic Summit. Foreign Minister Vinay Mohan Kwatra spoke about a special briefing on the Prime Minister’s visit to Denmark, and said that the leaders also discussed the Indo-Pacific region. “Both in the bilateral […]
Prime Minister Modi participates in the India-Nordic summit in Copenhagen
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other heads of government attended the Indo-Nordic summit at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark on Wednesday. The prime ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway attended the second India-Nordic summit. This meeting came shortly after Prime Minister Modi held bilateral meetings with the Nordic leaders. […]
Prime Minister Modi meets Icelandic Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir; discusses strengthening ties in trade, energy, fisheries
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met her Icelandic counterpart Katrin Jakobsdottir ahead of the second India-Nordic summit in Copenhagen. Both leaders discussed strengthening ties in areas such as trade, energy, fisheries and more. “Prime Minister @narendramodi held talks with Prime Minister @katrinjak from Iceland. They discussed strengthening ties in areas […]
Prime Minister Modi, Finland’s counterpart Sanna Marin discusses ways to cement partnerships in trade, investment
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): In addition to the second India-Nordic summit in Copenhagen, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on Wednesday with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin and discussed ways to further cement this partnership in trade, investment, technology and other such sectors. This was the first personal meeting between the two leaders. “Prime Ministers Narendra […]
Prime Minister Modi examines India-Sweden’s bilateral partnership with counterpart Andersson
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): In addition to the second India-Nordic summit in Copenhagen, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with her Swedish counterpart Magdalena Andersson on Wednesday, where both sides reviewed the progress of the bilateral partnership. This was the first meeting between the two leaders. Both leaders also discussed the possibilities of deepening cooperation […]
Prime Minister Modi for bilateral talks with Norwegian counterparts ahead of the second India-Nordic summit
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): Ahead of the India-Nordic summit to be held on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on the last part of her three-day visit to Europe, will hold bilateral talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Copenhagen, Denmark. On Twitter, the Prime Minister’s Office wrote: “Strengthens friendships with Norway. […]
Prime Minister Modi participates in the India-Nordic summit, visit France today
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the second India-Nordic summit in Denmark, before traveling to Paris to meet newly elected President Emmanuel Macron on the last day of his three-day European visit on Wednesday. The second India-Nordic summit will see the prime ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway, and […]
Prime Minister Modi travels to Denmark on the second stage of a visit to Europe
Berlin [Germany]May 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark, from Berlin on Tuesday to begin the second part of her visit to the three European nations. Prior to his resignation, Prime Minister Modi thanked the German government for their hospitality during his “productive” visit. “My visit to Germany has been productive. The […]
The Prime Minister of India will visit Europe from Monday
NEW DELHI, May 1 (Xinhua) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel early Monday for a tour of three European nations, namely Germany, Denmark and France, Foreign Minister Vinay Mohan Kwatra announced on Sunday. This will be Modi’s first visit abroad this year. “Premier will share India’s perspective on Ukraine during its tour of […]
Prime Minister Modi will visit Germany, Denmark, France next week
New Delhi [India]April 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to three European countries – Germany, Denmark and France – from May 2-4, the Foreign Ministry (MEA) said on Wednesday. In a statement, the MEA said that this will be the Prime Minister’s first visit abroad in 2022. In Berlin, the […]
Finnish leaders wish Macron victory in French presidential election
Finland’s political leaders have welcomed Emmanuel Macronvictory from the far right Marine Le Pen In the French presidential election on Sunday night. Tweet in French, President of Finland Sauli Niinistö wrote that relations between Finland and France are "excellent". "I am convinced that our bilateral, European and international cooperation will continue to deepen in the […]
Now it is decided who will take home the election in France – follow Ekot’s election vigil
Tonight, it will be decided who will win the presidential election in France, where it stands between the incumbent president Emmanuel Macron and the challenger Marine Le Pen. By 5 p.m., 63.2 percent of voters had voted. That is two percentage points lower than at the same time in the 2017 presidential election. Follow the […]
Talking to Russia is a waste of time Italy
The Prime Minister claims that it is probably pointless to try to negotiate with Putin to end the conflict in Ukraine Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has apparently almost given up on negotiating a solution to the Ukraine crisis, saying he suspects it is a “waste of time” to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin […]
EU leaders decide to talk to Putin is a waste of time
Italian Prime Minister says it is likely pointless to try to negotiate with the Russian leader to end the conflict in Ukraine Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has apparently almost given up on negotiating a solution to the Ukraine crisis, saying he suspects it is a “waste of time” to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir […]
Live: Zelensky invites Macron to see evidence of genocide in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had invited French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Ukraine to see for himself evidence that Russian forces had committed “genocide”, a term that President Emmanuel Macron has avoided. Earlier, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the strategic port city of Mariupol “has not fallen” and that the besieged […]
Russia says flagship Moskva cruiser of its Black Sea fleet has sunk
Russia said late on Thursday that the Moskva, the flagship missile cruiser of its Black Sea fleet, sank while being towed back to port. Ukraine said earlier in the day that its forces struck the Moskva in a missile attack but Russia said the vessel was damaged by an explosion of ammunition on board, making […]
Live: Russia to tow stricken flagship of Black Sea fleet back to port
Russia said it was making efforts to tow the Moskva, the stricken flagship of its Black Sea fleet, back to port on Thursday. Ukraine said its forces struck the Moskva in a missile attack but Russia said the vessel was damaged by an explosion of ammunition on board, making no mention of an attack. Follow […]
Mariupol is still Ukrainian, says mayor of besieged port city
Ukraine said it was not opening humanitarian corridors on Wednesday that would allow civilians to evacuate, accusing Russian forces of violating agreements on granting safe passage. Mariupol’s mayor, Vadym Boichenko, told a press conference that Russian forces had destroyed all the buses slated for use in evacuations. Follow the day’s events as they unfolded on […]
The competitor seems to be crushing Macron’s dream of a walking victory – hear Ekot’s vigil
French President Emmanuel Macron is being challenged by right-wing nationalist candidate Marine Le Pen. This is the first round of the French election and now we get to know how the candidates really are – according to the Belgian public service, it is extremely even between Macron and Le Pen. Ekot’s correspondents and reporters are […]
It happened during the war in Ukraine
On Monday, the metro in Kyiv will start rolling again – but the city is deserted, except for soldiers and the elderly who have not been able to leave Ukraine’s capital. This weekend, Ukraine claimed that it had regained control of the entire capital region of Kyiv. Pictures from the town of Butja just outside […]
Live: Second round of Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey next week
The next round of face-to-face talks between Ukraine and Russia will be held in Turkey on March 28-30, Ukrainian negotiator David Arakhamia said on social media on Sunday. Follow all the developments in Ukraine on our live blog. All times in Paris time [GMT + 1]. 8:02 pm: Russia restricts access to Germany’s Bild website […]
Niinistö and Macron will discuss Ukraine on Monday in Paris
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macronwill meet in Paris on Monday According to Niinistö’s office, discussions at Macron’s official residence will focus on Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the European security environment. The Finnish leadership has participated in several high-level international meetings since the start of the war in Ukraine. The […]
Niinistö discusses Ukraine’s war with Putin
Sauli Niinistö spoke with the President of Russia Vladimir Putin by phone on Friday, reports from the Office of the President of the Republic. The conversation focused "exclusively on the war in Ukraine," Niinistö is said to have emphasized the impact of the conflict on Ukraine in the form of human suffering and its role […]
Niinistö and Zelensky talk about Finland’s support for Ukraine
Sauli Niinistö spoke with Ukraine on Friday Volodymyr Zelensky on the phone, the Office of the President of the Republic says. According to Niinistö’s office, the duo discussed the war in Ukraine and Finland’s aid and support to the country. The need for the safe evacuation of civilians and the safety of Ukraine’s nuclear power […]
Niinistö and Putin will talk over the phone on Friday
“President Emmanuel Macron and [German] Chancellor [Olaf] Scholz have done so. I have heard from both that there is a practical obligation to contact Putin if the lines of communication are in order, ”he said. press conference At the presidential palace, refusing to cast the message he intends to deliver to Putin. “I wasn’t going […]
NATO’s role could be strengthened in the aftermath of the Ukraine conflict
French President Emmanuel Macron said in 2019 famously that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was in a state of “brain death”. But the alliance has formed a united front since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. Can Russia’s war mark the start of NATO’s lasting revival? In a first for the organization, NATO Secretary […]
Has war in Ukraine revived NATO
French President Emmanuel Macron said in 2019 famously that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was in a state of “brain death”. But the alliance has formed a united front since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. Can Russia’s war mark the start of NATO’s lasting revival? In a first for the organization, NATO Secretary […]
UEFA officially takes Russia from the Champions League final
The step was taken after an urgent UEFA meeting last Friday The 2022 Champions League final will no longer take place in the Russian city of St. Petersburg. Petersburg, the organizers UEFA have announced. The move comes in the midst of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The football show on May 28 will […]
Russian forces are trying to take control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, says President Zelensky
Kiev [Ukraine]February 24 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Russian occupying forces were trying to take control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. “Russian occupation forces are trying to seize the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Our defenders are giving their lives so that the tragedy of 1986 will not be repeated. Reported […]
Ukraine: USA "diplomacy" is a problem. Can it become a solution?
NATO member countries by year of accession. Author: MK-CH1. Public domain. Reuters reported that Biden at the urging of the French president Emmanuel Macron, is “basically” ready to hold a summit with Putin. “We are always ready for diplomacy,” says the White House press secretary Jen Psaki. Unfortunately, U.S. “diplomacy” brought the U.S., Russia, Ukraine […]
Finnish experts criticize the possible Putin-Biden summit
Finnish foreign policy experts are critical of a possible summit between the presidents of Russia and the United States, as they note the danger of European issues being discussed only between two former Cold War enemies. The BBC is one of many media outlets reporting on the Russian prime minister on Monday morning Vladimir Putin […]
Western allies fear that the Kremlin will extend armed threats
LVIV, UKRAINE – Ukraine’s Western allies warned last week of an “imminent” attack from Russia, and earlier this week that turned into an attack that remained a “distinct possibility”. But now a consensus is being formed that the Kremlin intends to keep NATO and Kiev in suspense and is preparing to continue with a strategy […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Niinistö analysis, Swedish mortgages, throat cost
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö has been in the international media recently, and it is a matter of pride for many Finns. Ilta-Sanomat has a convenient whole Niinistö’s interviews in recent days and outlines his position as one of the few Western leaders to have regular discussions with the Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Niinistö has expressed […]
Allies still divided over Russian intentions
Warsaw – The guessing game about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intentions continued on Sunday, with worried Western military officials and independent experts agreeing that the Kremlin has gathered enough forces to invade Ukraine. However, disagreement remains between allies over whether the military build-up is a feint designed to extract Western concessions or an invading force […]
As support for NATO grows, Putin has miscalculated Ukraine
LONDON – During Thursday’s visit to NATO headquarters, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that Europe was facing its biggest security crisis in decades and promised more military deployments in Eastern Europe, in response to Russia’s troop build-up on the border with Ukraine. “The stakes are very high, and this is a very dangerous moment. […]
Basic Finnish Halla-aho to chair the Foreign Affairs Committee
Member of Parliament and former leader of the Perussuomalainen party Jussi Halla-aho is set to replace Mika Niikko as chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs. Chairman of the Finnish Party Riikka Purra confirmed the news to Yle as the first news of Helsingin Sanomat. "The official decision will, of course, be made at […]
Wednesday’s papers: resignation of chairman of foreign affairs committee, restart of word F, energy price pressures
Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, Mika Niikko (Finns) have announced their resignation from the committee on Wednesday after criticism of a tweet he published on Tuesday suggesting that French President Emmanuel Macron or someone else publicly announce Ukraine’s non-accession to NATO. Niikko retreated quickly and explained that his tweet was "carelessly said" […]
The chairman of the parliamentary foreign affairs committee is resigning due to Ukraine’s tweet
“My basic concern is whether diplomacy is enough to avoid a full-scale war. Because of my careless tweet, I will resign as chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee at tomorrow’s meeting and let our parliamentary group do the job,” he added. Niikko tweeted on Tuesday that French President Emmanuel Macron or “someone else” should step […]
Mika Niikko, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, forced Ukraine to explain NATO’s comments
Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, Mika Niikko (Finns) had to explain on Twitter their comments that seemed to contradict Finland’s foreign policy views. He suggested that the French president Emmanuel Macronor someone else should publicly announce that Ukraine will not join NATO. He soon removed a tweet suggesting that Russia would not […]
