Russian court upholds French researcher's jail sentence for 'espionage'

Turning point for European defence? Germany's next leader embraces security independence

There’s no hitting the snooze button on this wake-up call. Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting savoring victory in Sunday’s federal elections while taking stock of what he faces: with the Putin and Trump-backed far-right finishing a strong second, Friedrich Merz stating this his country and his c...

'They knew and did nothing': French surgeon's trial for sexual abuse exposes systematic failures

The trial of French surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec began on Monday with him facing accusations of assaulting nearly 300 patients, mostly children, over several decades. The case has sparked widespread outrage, with France’s Order of Physicians accused of turning a blind eye to early warning...

Macron urges Trump to support Ukraine against 'aggressor' Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron met Donald Trump at the White House on Monday in a bid to shore up support for Ukraine against "aggressor" Russia, after the US president's outreach to Moscow over the war threatened to upend the transatlantic alliance. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Washingt...

Ukraine's key allies in Kyiv to show support as war mark third anniversary

Ukraine hosted European leaders on Monday to mark three years of all-out war with Russia, while top U.S. officials stayed away in a clear illustration of President Donald Trump's lurch towards Moscow since returning to power. Story by Antonia Kerrigan....

Three years on: The impact of war on Ukraine's children

On the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, an expert has spoken to us from Kyiv about the impact of the war on children. In the spring of last year, UNICEF reported that nearly 2,000 children had been killed or injured in the conflict. That figure does not take into accoun...

Ukraine: three years later, this family comes back to Irpin, one of the first cities which fell

Three years ago, one of the first major towns in Ukraine to fall was that of Irpin close to the capital, Kyiv. Nowadays, however, it is a long way from the front, where many are hoping Ukraine can still win victory in its battle against the Russian invasion. Story by Matthew-Mary Caruchet....

Rio de Janeiro: a pre-Carnival before the Carnival

Just a few days until the official start of Carnival, and the streets of Rio de Janeiro are already already heaving with people warming up for next weekend. The sounds of drums is already echoing through the streets, as people are trying out their costumes. Story by Charlotte Hughes....

Next German government faces task of reviving economy in decline

Once the powerhouse of Europe, Germany's economy has seen no real growth in five years as its industrial export model has been battered by structural changes in the Chinese market and the end of cheap energy from Russia. Public investment that could change that model is constrained by the country's...

Despite tough economic times, Ukrainians continue donating time and money to their army

Three years ago Ukrainians sprang into action to help with the war effort. Since then, people’s day jobs have caught up with them and tough economic times make it harder to keep donating. But whether it’s asking for donations on your birthday, or giving up a weekend to deliver a car to the fron...

Why Chinese warships near Australia and New Zealand have prompted alarm

Leaders in Australia and New Zealand say China should have given them more warning before its navy conducted an unusual series of live fire exercises in the seas between the two countries, forcing flights to divert on short notice. Explanation by Yena Lee, FRANCE 24 regional correspondent in Beijin...

Poland's support for Ukraine shifts as war enters its third year

Three years after opening their borders to hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees, Poles are becoming rather less welcoming. With a presidential election coming up, candidates have been surfing on anti-Ukrainian sentiment, suggesting that they are a burden on the Polish economy. But employers...

Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place after record gains

Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largest. Friedrich Merz has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent's security as it grapples with the new...

On third anniversary of Ukraine war, demonstrations take place around the world

A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada visited Ukraine's capital to mark the third anniversary of the country's war with Russia in a conspicuous show of support for Kyiv amid deepening uncertainty about the Trump administration’s commitment to helping it fend off Russia’s invasion. Protesters a...

🔴 Three explosive devices thrown at the Russian Consulate General in Marseille, France

War in Ukraine: Three years on, the life of Ukrainian refugees in France

The war in Ukraine has forced some six million Ukrainians to flee to other countries in Europe since February 2022. Three years on, how are the refugees who fled to France getting on and what is their daily life like? Liza Kaminov and Mandi Heshmati went to meet them  to find out more. ...

French President Macron to present Trump with 'proposals' on peace in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Washington Monday for talks with his US counterpart Donald Trump armed with proposals to address Russia's military posturing in Europe and to forge a path to peace in Ukraine. ...

'Who can save Ukraine?': Papers reflect on three years of war

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, February 24: The German press has reaction to and analysis of the conservative CDU-CSU bloc's election victory, as the far-right AfD win their most votes ever. Elsewhere, it's three years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a sombre anniversary that makes severa...

Ukranian hopes for 'acceptable' Trump peace plan 'fading rapidly'

On the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, hopes for a peace plan that would be "acceptable" to Ukrainians brought about by US President Donald Trump's negotiations with Russia are "fading rapidly" says FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg, reporting from Kyiv....

Zelensky hails Ukraine's 'heroism' as EU chiefs mark war’s third anniversary in Kyiv

President Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed his country's "resistance" and "heroism" as a dozen leaders from Europe and Canada travelled to Ukraine's capital on Monday in a show of solidarity with Kyiv on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion....

Live: Russia will ‘stop hostilities’ in Ukraine when peace deal ‘suits’ Moscow, FM says

Russia will stop fighting in Ukraine when negotiations produce a peace deal that “suits” Moscow, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday, on the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The announcement came as foreign leaders gather in Kyiv to mark the war's anniversary a...

German vote winner Merz faces tough talks to build govt

Germany's conservative election winner Friedrich Merz vowed to get to work Monday on the arduous task of building a new coalition government, warning "the world isn't waiting for us"....

Germany: Ukraine concerned three-party coalition formation will take time

There’s general disappointment in Ukraine with the German exit polls, as 'a three-party coalition will mean longer negotiations and more instability, at least until April.' France24 Correspondent Gulliver Cragg joins us from Kyiv, Ukraine...

Germans vote under shadow of far-right surge

Voting is underway in what many are calling Germany's most crucial election in decades. Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democrats, appears on track to become the country’s tenth Chancellor. The far-right AfD is expected to secure second place in the election. 'There’s a very strong con...

'Aerial terror': Zelensky condemns Russia's largest drone attack on Ukraine since start of war

Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine yet on Saturday night, Ukrainian officials said. Ukraine's air force reported that it had downed 138 of 267 Russian attack drones. Ukraine President Vladimir Zelensky slammed the attack and called for unity among his country's allies, just ahead...

US aid shutdown sends shockwaves through Africa's HIV program

The United Nations AIDS agency warns that Trump's decision to suspend U.S. funding for Pepfar, the world’s largest AIDS control program, could lead to a drastic rise in HIV infections and deaths, potentially causing 6.3 million AIDS-related fatalities in the next five years. With many African c...

Trump addresses CPAC amid growing tensions between US and Europe over Ukraine

In the US woke ideology is getting a hammer treatment. The Conservative Political Action Conference—better known as CPAC—is a major event in right-wing politics in the US. On its third day, US President Donald Trump addressed the gathering, rallying his fans. While the conference has been a sho...

US proposes Ukraine UN text omitting mention of occupied territory

Washington has called on United Nations members to support its resolution on the war in Ukraine, despite criticism over its controversial language. Diplomatic sources reveal that the resolution omits references to Ukrainian territory occupied by Russia and focuses instead on urging a swift end to...

Zelensky faces pressure to sign US access deal for Ukraine's mineral deposits

US President Donald Trump is pressuring Ukraine to give US companies preferential access to the war-torn country's mineral deposits, saying the country's leadership "don't have any cards, but they play it tough". Kyiv has been pushing for security guarantees from Washington in return....

Final hostage-prisoner exchange underway. "Now is time for reconstruction" says Yossi Mekelberg

The seventh and final hostage-prisoner exchange of the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal is underway. Two hostages have been transferred to Israeli custody, and four more are expected to be exchanged in Nuseirat. "This war has brought nothing good for either Israel or Palestine. Strong...

The morale of Ukrainians weakened after three years of war

On February 24th, Ukraine will mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, a milestone amid rising diplomatic tensions as US-Russia relations seem to be warming. This geopolitical shift is worrying both European leaders and Ukrainians. Despite being worn down by the war, Ukrainians remain r...