Prospect of war with Iran is 'crisis of Trump's own making'

25/02/2026 10:59 France 24

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, February 25, 2026: The prospect of war between the United States and Iran is getting a lot of coverage. But first, French papers discuss the municipal elections, which are taking place in a few weeks' time. Also, a report about the future of AI causes a few wobbles in the stock market. Finally, a baby giraffe with a strange haircut is the new internet sensation.

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Iran warns students over 'red lines' as protests continue

University students in Iran kicked off a new semester over the weekend with gatherings in which they revived slogans from nationwide protests against the country's clerical leadership that were met by a deadly crackdown. The demonstrations triggered a muted warning from the government which sad al...

25/02/2026 10:00 France 24

Live: Ukrainian negotiator to meet US team ahead of fresh Russia talks, Zelensky says

⁠Ukraine's lead negotiator Rustem Umerov will meet with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Thursday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday, ahead of a fresh round of trilateral talks with Russia expected in March. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments....

25/02/2026 09:42 France 24

Gazans battle to salvage ancient books in war-ravaged mosque library

Working amid the dust and rubble, a group of Gazan volunteers are battling to save what remains of the collection of ancient books inside the library of the Omari Mosque. The mosque holds one of the oldest libraries in the Palestinian territories but it sustained terrible damaged during the war in...

25/02/2026 08:59 France 24

Trump claims Iran building missiles that could reach US targets

During his State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump said that Iran and its proxies have “spread nothing but terrorism, death and hate,” adding that its leaders have killed at least 32,000 protesters in recent weeks. He also warned that Tehran has developed missiles that can thre...

25/02/2026 04:42 France 24

Iran says deal with US 'within reach' ahead of talks in Geneva

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday a deal to avert military confrontation with the United States was within reach, ahead of talks set to resume in Geneva. His remarks came as Tehran issued a muted warning to student protesters amid mounting US threats over Iran’s nuclear progra...

24/02/2026 22:40 France 24

How Russia has finetuned its disinformation campaign in 4 years of Ukraine war

Four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has redoubled its efforts in disinformation warfare. Its methods have evolved, with more generative AI, more targeting of Ukraine’s allies, and increasing manipulation of real news stories. It’s therefore fitting that disinformat...

24/02/2026 21:58 France 24

South Africa secures release of more nationals lured to Ukraine war

In tonight's edition, President Cyril Ramaphosa thanks his counterpart Vladimir Putin for helping to secure the return of 11 South Africans tricked into joining the Russia-Ukraine war. Also, the military spokesperson for the M23 rebel group is reportedly killed in an army drone strike in eastern D...

24/02/2026 21:42 France 24

German Chancellor seeks "right balance" in his first official visit to China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting China on a two-day trip starting Wednesday. He's the latest in a string of Western leaders to try and seek new partnerships with the Asian giant in recent weeks, amid Donald Trump's trade war against the rest of the world. It's a delicate balancing a...

24/02/2026 21:29 France 24

'Ukrainians are getting ready to fight as long as needed', Director of Amnesty Intl Ukraine says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Veronika Velch, Director of Amnesty International in Ukraine, says that "Ukrainians are getting ready to fight as long as it would be needed", stressing that "Ukrainians really want peace, but there's very little trust in a peace that will come without just...

24/02/2026 21:20 France 24

'We are not victims, we sacrifice our lives to protect freedom and democracy all over the world'

FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Ukrainian actress and musician Ruslana Khazipova, of the arts collective Dakh Daughters, about the impact of the Russian invasion and Kremlin propaganda on Ukrainian identity and resilience....

24/02/2026 20:31 France 24

Ukraine allies scramble on anniversary date: Is it Europe's war now?

We think about war and peace like a light switch that's either flicked on or off. But Russia did not suddenly decide to swoop for Kyiv on a February night of 2022. To this day in fact, it still refuses to call it a war, sticking instead to the less definitive 'special military operation'....

24/02/2026 19:16 France 24

War in Ukraine: Children who fled Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories share their stories

Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, unleashing the deadliest war in Europe since World War II and civilians in Ukraine have paid a heavy price. UNICEF has been warning the conflict has taken a devastating toll on children, disrupting their lives at critical stag...

24/02/2026 17:43 France 24

Four years of war in Ukraine: 'Time is on Ukraine’s side', argues an analyst

Ukraine marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Tuesday (February 24). Tens of thousands of lives have been lost since the Kremlin ordered troops into Ukraine on February 24, 2022. For more analysis, FRANCE 24's Carys Garland is joined by Samuel Ramani, associate fellow at...

24/02/2026 17:33 France 24

Four years of war in Ukraine: An organization turns civilian cars into tactical assets

Ukraine marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Tuesday (February 24). For more on that topic, FRANCE 24 spoke to Ivan Oleksii. He is the co-founder of Car For Ukraine, an organisation that sources cars -- mostly from outside Ukraine -- then upgrades and deliver them to the...

24/02/2026 17:25 France 24

Ukraine war: Brazil 'seems to want to project an image of not taking sides'

While Europe and the US have largely backed Kyiv with sanctions and weapons, countries in the Global South have tried to tow a more neutral line, none more so than Brazil. The country’s president Lula has condemned the invasion in principle, but he also refused to take sides. Our correspondent in...

24/02/2026 16:35 France 24

Replay: Volodymyr Zelensky holds press conference with EU chiefs Von der Leyen and Antonio Costa

Ukrainian President Zelensky held on Tuesday (February 24) a press conference with EU chiefs Ursula Von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, as Ukraine was marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion....

24/02/2026 16:24 France 24

Marking four years of war in Ukraine with powerful music and films

In this episode of arts24, we mark four years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine with powerful films from the frontlines. The BAFTA-winning documentary "Mr. Nobody Against Putin" exposes how Russian schools have been used for propaganda, while Ukrainian filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov capture...

24/02/2026 15:51 France 24

Where do Ukraine and Russia stand on the battlefield after four years of war?

Ukraine marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Tuesday (February 24). Tens of thousands of lives have been lost since the Kremlin ordered troops into Ukraine on February 24, 2022. For more analysis, FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza is joined by Tim Willasey-Wilsey, Senior Associ...

24/02/2026 15:21 France 24

What do Russians think about the war in Ukraine four years on?

Russia has not “fully achieved” all its war aims in Ukraine in the four years since it launched a full-scale invasion of the country and kickstarted Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War II, the Kremlin said on Tuesday (February 24). Tens of thousands of lives have been lost since the K...

24/02/2026 14:44 France 24

'Russia is lingering in the past, Europe wants to move on': Estonian ambassador to France

As the world marks the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Estonia's ambassador to France has spoken to FRANCE 24 about his country's determination to continue to support Ukraine and its allies in Europe. Estonia shares a nearly 300-kilometre border with Russia and is tod...

24/02/2026 13:43 France 24

Four years into Russia's invasion, four young Ukrainians look to the future

Their names are Oleksandr, Sofiia, Bohdan, and Angelina. They are between 18 and 28 years old and live in Ukraine. On February 24, 2022, their lives and plans for the future were turned upside down by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. FRANCE 24 spoke to these young Ukrainians to kno...

24/02/2026 12:38 France 24

Volodymyr Zelensky urges EU to give clear date for Ukraine accession

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (February 24) - the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion -- urged the European Union to set out a clear timeline for his country's accession to the bloc. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg tells us more from Kharkiv....

24/02/2026 12:07 France 24

Russia's 'death economy' and Ukrainian resistance: Four years of war in Ukraine

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, February 24, 2026: First, the fourth anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine makes the front pages in France and Europe. Elsewhere, the British front pages discuss the arrest of former British ambassador Peter Mandelson over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Ne...

24/02/2026 11:40 France 24

Reconstruction of Ukraine's economy could cost $588 billion over 10 years

Four years to the day after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we take a look at the state of the country's economy. The World Bank estimates it will take $588 billion over the next 10 years to make up for damage and destruction incurred during the conflict. The housing, transport and energy...

24/02/2026 11:08 France 24

Ukraine marks four years since Russia's full-scale invasion

24/02/2026 10:52 France 24

No end in sight for displaced Ukrainians after four years of war

This Tuesday, February 24 marks four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, forcing millions to flee their homes. Today there are an estimated four million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Ukraine. As the front line moves, endangering areas that were previously consi...

24/02/2026 10:51 France 24

Zelensky addresses the European Parliament: What are the main takeaways?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (February 24) -- the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion -- addressed the European Union Parliament. FRANCE 24 International affairs editor, Kethevane Gorjestani, tells us more....

24/02/2026 10:09 France 24

Replay: Zelensky addresses European Parliament as Ukraine marks four years since Russian invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (February 24) addressed MEPs at an extraordinary plenary session....

24/02/2026 10:06 France 24

'They look like a toy': Ukrainian civilians under threat from ‘petal mines’

PFM-1 anti-personnel mines have become a weapon of choice in the war in Ukraine. Also known as "petal mines", they are used by both sides and can be scattered by rockets, bombs and, increasingly, drones. Designed to cause injury rather than kill outright, they are particularly dangerous for civilia...

24/02/2026 10:02 France 24

How Russia’s 'thousand cuts' tactic is straining Ukraine’s frontline forces

With battle lines essentially frozen after four years of war in Ukraine, Russia has begun to use a new tactic known as a "thousand cuts" – simultaneous attacks by smaller groups that are able to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory by exploiting weaknesses in its defences....

24/02/2026 06:11 France 24

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