Race to rearm: can Europe deter Russia on its own?

US, Ukraine teams to hold talks in Saudi Arabia, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said talks between Ukraine and the US on ending the war will take place in Saudi Arabia next week. The Ukrainian leader said he would travel to Riyadh on Monday and his team would stay on to hold talks with US officials....

'Things have become too important for silly political games', analyst says as Hungary sidelined

European Union leaders at a summit in Brussels on Thursday approved a statement in support of Ukraine without the backing of Hungary, an EU official said. Sven Biscop, Director of the 'Europe in the World' Programme at the Egmont Royal Institute for International Relations in Brussels, says that th...

As faith in the US wavers, can France’s nuclear umbrella deter Russia?

A pillar of French sovereignty and source of national pride, France’s nuclear deterrent has long served as a symbol of the country’s independence from Washington. But as Europe’s faith in American protection wavers, does France’s nuclear umbrella offer a realistic alternative? ...

Sudan files case against UAE at top UN court over 'complicity in genocide'

In tonight's edition, as Sudan's war deepens, the army takes the UAE to court, accusing it of breaching the genocide convention by funding the paramilitary RSF. Also, the WFP warns that millions in Somalia are going hungry because of the fallout from a deadly combo of drought, conflict and rising...

No, the French President did not declare the Minsk agreements as ‘worthless’

The French President made a stark speech to the nation, where he called Russia a threat to France and Europe, and said Moscow can no longer be trusted as it violated the Minsk agreements by starting the war in Ukraine. Barely 24 hours later, pro-Russian accounts have spread misinformation that Pres...

US-China armed conflict 'no longer unthinkable' analyst says

China vowed to fight a trade war with the United States "to the end" on Thursday, as tariffs from Washington buffeted the global economy and threatened to hit Beijing's lagging growth. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks to fellow at the Global Foresight Hub and China Programme at the Stimson Centre. He s...

Trump to decide whether to revoke legal status of Ukrainians who fled to US

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will make a decision soon on whether to revoke temporary legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia. The love would potentially put Ukranian migrants on a fast-track to deportation. FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade reports....

EU countries greenlight plan to boost bloc's defence: spokeswoman

EU countries on Thursday gave a green light to plans to boost the bloc's defences as a bulwark against Russia, as President Donald Trump pivots away from America's transatlantic partners, a spokeswoman for the European Council said. The text endorses a European Commission plan that aims to mobilise...

'Unlikely' all of Mexico is corrupt, as Trump claims, no proof Mexican leaders collude with cartels

Donald Trump's promised war on drug cartels will stop Mexico from becoming a "narco state," US Vice President JD Vance insisted, as he hinted that Washington remained ready to take military action against the gangs. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Trump's draconian immigration cra...

Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket successfully puts French spy satellite into orbit

Europe's new heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 carried out its first commercial mission on Thursday, launching without a hitch and deploying a French military reconnaissance satellite into orbit. The success of the mission means that Europe can now put large satellites into orbit on its own, as Russia pul...

EU leaders gather at 'historical, unprecedented juncture' for the bloc

European Union leaders from 27 countries gathered in Brussels on Thursday at a " historical, unprecedented juncture" for the bloc, said FRANCE 24's Europe Editor Armen Georgian. The leaders are set to rapidly bolster Europe's defence capability amid fears that the US, under Trump's administration,...

🔴 Follow live: Zelensky tells EU leaders 'thankful' Ukrainians 'are not alone'

Germany calls for easing of EU fiscal rules ahead of European emergency summit

According to reporting from Bloomberg, Germany's envoy to Brussels urged the EU on Wednesday to ease its fiscal rules in order to allow for more defence expenditure to counter Russia. This would mark an important policy shift for a country known for financial restraint, and follows plans to change...

'Exceptional reaction to an exceptional situation': French papers react to Macron's speech

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, March 6: First, a look through the French and German papers as they react to Macron's address to the nation. Next, the Trump administration makes waves by cutting off intelligence support for Zelensky's forces, and an article from Politico on secret meetings with opposit...

Ukraine counting on US to 'bring Russia to negotiating table and to achieve peace through force'

President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Europeans for their continued support on Thursday as he joined leaders for summit talks in Brussels, saying it meant Ukraine was not "alone" in its fight to repel Russia's invasion. For a deeper perspective on Ukraine's wartime strategy following a very public f...

Emergency EU summit seeks to bolster defence to counter US pivot from alliance

EU leaders are holding emergency talks on Thursday in a bid to cement European support for Ukraine and bolster the bloc's defences against Russia as the US, under President Trump's administration, pivots away from its European alliances....

Macron will discuss extending French nuclear protection to Europe with allies

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he will open talks with European allies about using France’s nuclear arsenal to help protect the continent, warning that Europe can no longer rely solely on the United States for its security as Russia escalates its military threats....

VP Vance touts Trump's immigration crackdown on US-Mexico border visit

Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that Mexico should be thankful for US President Donald Trump's war on drug cartels because it will stop the country from becoming a "narco state", adding that military intervention may be needed to tackle the cartels. Vance made the comments during a visit to...

Watch the full address: Macron calls for major European rearmament

In a primetime speech on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron called for a major European rearmament and said he will confer with European allies on the idea of using France's nuclear deterrent to protect the continent in the face of threats from Russia. ...

Macron says to discuss with European partners extending French nuclear deterrence

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that he wanted to open a debate on extending France's nuclear deterrent to other European nations, as security risks rise in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Macron also said that European military forces could be sent to Ukraine if a peace...

US pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine

The United States has "paused" intelligence sharing with Ukraine after a dramatic breakdown in relations between Kyiv and the White House, CIA director John Ratcliffe said Wednesday. President Donald Trump and Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky had a public falling-out in the Oval Office last week...

🔴Live: Europe can’t ‘live off dividends of peace’, Macron says in speech calling for major rearmament

Full speech: Macron calls for major European rearmament

In a primetime speech on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron called for a major European rearmament and said he will confer with European allies on the idea of using France's nuclear deterrent to protect the continent in the face of threats from Russia. Watch the full speech....

Trump administration pauses flow of intelligence to Ukraine

The U.S. has paused its intelligence sharing with Ukraine, cutting off the flow of vital information that has helped the war-torn nation target Russian invaders, but Trump administration officials said Wednesday that positive talks between Washington and Kyiv mean it may only be a short suspension....

What will Emmanuel Macron to try to do in his speech tonight?

French President Emmanuel Macron said he would address the nation Wednesday over the current global uncertainty in the wake of the radical change in US policy on Ukraine under Donald Trump. FRANCE 24's International affairs editor, Angela Diffley has more....

French President Emmanuel Macron to deliver speech on global 'uncertainty'

The French president due to deliver a prime time tonight. Emmanuel Macron's speech is expected to focus on the war in Ukraine and the threat of a transatlantic trade war. FRANCE 24's French politic editor, Marc Perelman has more....

Talks between Trump, Putin and Zelensky will start 'soon', top Ukrainian adviser Podolyak says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, senior Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said he expects peace talks to begin "soon" between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. "We are going to have a constructive discussion be...

Trump's abrupt pivot towards Putin: US now promoting 'Kremlin talking points' in Oval Office

The European Commission proposed borrowing up to 150 billion euros ($157.76 billion) to lend to European Union governments under a rearmament plan driven by Russia's war in Ukraine and fears Europe can no longer be sure of U.S. protection. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Trump's p...

Ukraine, US plan new talks after Trump pauses military and intelligence support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said US and Ukrainian teams were working on an upcoming bilateral meeting as Kyiv scrambles to contain the fallout of last week's dust-up between the two presidents in the White House, after which the US suspended military and intelligence support...

Civil war in Sudan: Rapid Support Forces signs 'transitional constitution'

The RSF has taken a step closer to acting on plans announced in Kenya in late February to set up a parallel government.. On Tuesday the paramilitary and allied group set out a transitional constitution. On the ground though, the RSF has recently found itself on the back foot in its battle with the...