Is the mere announcement of a Trump-Putin meeting enough to delay sanctions on Russia?

08/08/2025 12:58 France 24

Russians on the streets of Moscow on Friday held little hope that an upcoming summit between their president, Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump would help end the conflict in Ukraine. As Trump intensifies his bid to convince Moscow to halt its more than three-year-long military offensive, FRANCE 24's Alison Sargent welcomes Stefan Wolff, German political scientist and Professor of International Security at the University of Birmingham, England, UK.

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Gaza famine, Trump's Wild West, France's implosion, Russia bombs Kyiv

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29/08/2025 18:58 France 24

France and Germany pledge to ramp up pressure on Putin

The leaders of France and Germany pledged Friday to increase pressure on Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine, warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin shows no signs of ending the conflict. Both countries meanwhile decided to send additional air defence hardware to Ukraine after Russia's ma...

29/08/2025 16:03 France 24

Major Russian strike on Kyiv sparks outrage among European leaders

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29/08/2025 15:53 France 24

War in Ukraine: EU leaders slam Russia over Kyiv strike

Russia pounded Ukraine with deadly missile and drone strikes early on 28 August in a sweeping attack that the US special envoy on Ukraine said undermined President Donald Trump’s peace efforts. We discuss this with our correspondent in Berlin, Nick Holdsworth, and our guests Stefan Wolff, Profess...

29/08/2025 14:06 France 24

EU leaders vow 'support' to Moldova in face of Russia

On August 27, the leaders of France, Germany and Poland expressed their support for Moldova’s bid to join the EU, denouncing Russian “lies” and “hybrid attacks” during a symbolic visit to the former Soviet republic bordering Ukraine. Our guest, Laurențiu Pleșca, Program Coordinator at t...

29/08/2025 14:01 France 24

Peace efforts in limbo as Kyiv mourns 23 dead after Russian attack

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29/08/2025 10:55 France 24

US ends tariff exemption for small packages shipped globally

The United States on August 29 ended tariff exemptions on small packages entering the country from abroad, in a move that has sparked concern among small businesses and warnings of consumer price hikes....

29/08/2025 10:23 France 24

Russian missiles pound Ukraine, damage EU and British offices

Two missiles landed about 50 meters from an EU diplomatic mission in Kyiv, shattering the office's windows and doors but causing no injuries there. The EU summoned the Russian envoy in Brussels over the attack. France 24's Oliver Farry tells us more. ...

29/08/2025 10:15 France 24

Mont Fuji: AI-generated video prepares Japan for its eruption

Japanese officials have released AI-generated videos simulating a potential violent eruption of the active volcano #MountFuji. While there are currently no signs of activity, experts warn that if an eruption occurs, ash could reach Tokyo within 1–2 hours, with 2–10 cm expected to accumulate....

29/08/2025 09:51 France 24

War in Ukraine: EU leaders outraged after Russian strikes on Kyiv

European defense ministers are meeting in Copenhagen to discuss the war in Ukraine, the day after a Russian air assault on Kyiv killed 23 people and badly damaged a European diplomatic compound.France 24's Emmanuelle Chaze tells us more....

29/08/2025 08:51 France 24

Trump's latest stance on Russia 'has managed to produce some movement on the lines', expert says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Alexandre Vautravers, Scientific Director at the Centre for Military History and Perspective in Geneva, says that Donald Trump's evolving stance on Russia 'has managed to produce some movement on the lines' in its war of aggression against Ukraine, despite criti...

28/08/2025 19:28 France 24

To defend against Russian tanks, Finland and Poland consider restoring wetlands

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28/08/2025 19:22 France 24

Deadly Russian attack kills 21 in Kyiv

Russian missiles and drones ripped through apartment blocks in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least 21 people, including four children, an attack that President Volodymyr Zelensky said showed Moscow's rejection of peace negotiations. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze reports from...

28/08/2025 18:26 France 24

Why the falling out? Trump-Modi relations strained as US doubles tariffs on India

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28/08/2025 18:13 France 24

UNICEF says children face starvation and deadly violence in Sudan

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28/08/2025 15:40 France 24

Venezuela builds up border security in response to deployment of US warships

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28/08/2025 15:21 France 24

Tie-break: Corporate France navigates uncertain times

This week, we are at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris – not for the French Open tennis tournament, but to meet business leaders who are gathered for the annual end-of-summer conference of Medef, France's largest employers' federation. This year's theme "Jeu décisif" is a tennis metaphor meani...

28/08/2025 15:16 France 24

Deadly Russian strike hits central Kyiv

A “massive” Russian assault on Kyiv early Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people and left dozens more injured, according to Ukrainian officials. Powerful explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital during the night, illuminating the sky and sending a column of smoke into the air as e...

28/08/2025 14:36 France 24

Russia strikes hit the heart of Ukraine: At least 17 killed, including four children

28/08/2025 14:11 France 24

Iran warns return of sanctions will ‘seriously undermine’ cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

Iran said the decision by Britain, France and Germany to launch a 30-day process to reimpose UN sanctions over its nuclear programme was a “provocative and unnecessary escalation” that would undermine the ongoing process of cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (...

28/08/2025 13:44 France 24

EU leaders urge Moldova to steer clear of Russia

Europe's three musketeers touched down in Chisinau this Wednesday to urge Moldovans not to turn away from Europe in their upcoming parliamentary election. Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk met for talks with President Maia Sandu amid accusations of Russian interference. They also a...

28/08/2025 13:19 France 24

Russians face fuel shortages while Ukrainian drones target Moscow’s refining capacity

Ukraine has significantly intensified its attacks against Russia's energy sector over the past few weeks, managing to disrupt oil refining capacity, weakening Moscow’s war economy. Bryan Quinn reports....

28/08/2025 13:17 France 24

Deadly Russian strikes pound Ukraine's capital Kyiv overnight

🔴A “massive” #Russian attack on #Kyiv early Thursday killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens more, Ukrainian authorities said....

28/08/2025 10:17 France 24

'Absolutely no need' to send National Guard to DC or LA, historian says

US President Donald Trump is facing sharp criticism from Democrats, who accuse him of pushing the limits of presidential power. The latest flashpoint is Trump's deployment of the National Guard to tackle crime in Washington DC and now he's warning Chicago and New York could be next. California Gove...

28/08/2025 10:17 France 24

UN Security Council affirms Gaza famine is manmade

United Nations officials and aid agencies have warned that famine in Gaza is no longer a looming threat but a present reality, with children increasingly dying of hunger as Israel’s ongoing siege and bombardment continue to obstruct vital humanitarian aid. In a blunt address to the UN Security Co...

28/08/2025 09:31 France 24

Israeli troops have described the evacuation as inevitable as they advance towards Gaza City

Israeli and US officials met in Washington on Wednesday to discuss post-war Gaza, as Israel’s military warned that evacuation of Gaza City was “inevitable” ahead of a new offensive. Anger mounted after a double strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital that killed 22, including journalists and medics,...

28/08/2025 09:29 France 24

Germany to boost military with new voluntary service bill

Amid rising concerns over the threat from Russia and in response to new NATO obligations, the German government is aiming to reverse the Bundeswehr’s long-standing recruitment shortfall. On Wednesday, the Cabinet approved an ambitious plan to expand the number of active-duty soldiers from the cur...

28/08/2025 08:55 France 24

Russia strikes the heart of Ukraine: At least 12 killed in mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv

28/08/2025 08:48 France 24

Massive Russian strikes pound Ukraine’s capital Kyiv overnight

A “massive” Russian attack on Kyiv early Thursday killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens more, Ukrainian authorities said. Powerful explosions shook the Ukrainian capital overnight, lighting up the sky and leaving a column of smoke as emergency crews rushed to affected areas. France24 Cor...

28/08/2025 08:42 France 24

'They had no time to take shelter': At least 12 people killed by Russian strikes on Kyiv

FRANCE 24's Kyiv correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze reports from the Ukrainian capital, where Russian missiles hammered seven districts across the city. The strikes killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens more, local authorities said....

28/08/2025 08:03 France 24

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