Ukraine, Russia and fighter jets
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Some in Ukraine criticized the 10-year timeline for the warplanes and other defense equipment, but France called it a long-term commitment to the country.
The Greenpeace environment group said Sunday that France was sending reprocessed uranium to Russia for treatment so it can be reused, despite the Kremlin's war in Ukraine.
Greenpeace reported on Sunday that France is sending reprocessed uranium to Russia for treatment so it can be reused. The shipments are legal but have drawn criticism for being “immoral,” especially since many countries are trying to tighten sanctions against Russia.
France’s top military leader has warned that the country needs to be ready for the possibility of a serious confrontation with Russia in the coming years, saying the period of assuming peace in Europe is over.
Ukraine's air force has been bolstered by fourth-generation aircraft from its allies, like the U.S.-made F-16.
French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin on Friday reaffirmed Paris’ long-term support for Ukraine and urged stronger European action against Russia’s sanctions-evading “shadow fleet.” “We will continue to support Ukraine for as long as necessary,” she said at a joint news conference in Berlin.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Sunday the arrest of thousands of people in Russia during rallies to support Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was jeopardising the rule of law and called for sanctions on Russia to be implemented.
Overseas students’ enrolment in the US falls 7%, there are several other countries including Russia, Poland and France which Indian students can explore aside from the US.
Trump’s Veterans Day remarks veered into grievance as he suggested America — not her allies — should be celebrating victories in both world wars
France's foreign ministry said on Thursday that the decision by the military-led government in Mali to turn to Russia and armed groups linked to Moscow for security assistance to fight Islamist militants had proven to be a failure.
The French government is trying to make the case that governments can call out foreign malign influence campaigns and protect speech.
Ukraine signed a historic letter of intent for 100 Rafale F4 fighter jets and SAMP/T missile defense. Will this decade-long strategic agreement fundamentally shift the power balance against Russia?