March 2022 - France Special Weapons News

French Military Intel Chief Sacked Over 'Lack of Understanding of the Issues' Amid Ukraine Crisis Sputnik 31 Mar 2022 -- France joined its NATO allies in providing military support to Ukraine, committing 300 million euros in "defensive aid", equipment and fuel. In the weeks leading up to the crisis, French President Emmanuel Macron held a series of back-and-forth talks with his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts in an apparent attempt to defuse tensions.
20TH EDITION OF INDIA FRANCE NAVAL EXERCISE VARUNA - 2022 India PIB 31 Mar 2022 -- The 20th edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between Indian and French Navies - 'VARUNA' is being conducted in the Arabian Sea from 30 Mar - 03 Apr 22.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 30 Mar 2022
Iranian Navy Joins France, Other Countries in Joint Maritime Drills Off Indian Coast Sputnik 30 Mar 2022 -- Jointly led by India and France, the IONS comprises 24 countries, including Iran, Pakistan, Australia and Indonesia. Eight countries - among them China, Russia, and Japan - have observer status.
Statement by the G7 Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction on Ukraine Germany Federal Foreign Office 29 Mar 2022 -- Germany is making this statement on behalf of the Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction.* For twenty years the G7-led Global Partnership has worked towards reducing the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and preventing terrorists and those that harbour them from acquiring such weapons and related materials, equipment or technology.
PM call with the leaders of the United States, France, Germany and Italy: 29 March 2022 Gov.UK 29 Mar 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with President Biden, President Macron, Chancellor Scholz and Prime Minister Draghi.
Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Macron of France, Chancellor Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Draghi of Italy, Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom The White House 29 Mar 2022
Death of Corsican Nationalist Fuels Autonomy Calls Elsewhere VOA 29 Mar 2022 -- A decades-old struggle for greater autonomy in the French island of Corsica is gaining new momentum, after Paris said it was open to discussions following the death of an imprisoned Corsican nationalist. Now another French area off the mainland — French Guiana, in South America — is also pushing for greater self-rule.
Egypt counts on France to secure wheat supplies amid Ukrainian crisis: PM People's Daily 29 Mar 2022 -- Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Monday that Egypt counts on "its strategic relations with France" to secure some supplies of basic commodities like wheat, in case the Ukrainian crisis continues for a long time.
France to Build New LNG Receiving Terminal in Le Havre, Reports Say Sputnik 26 Mar 2022 -- The French government, together with large energy companies, are planning to install a new terminal for receiving liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the port of Le Havre in order to reduce dependence on Russian gas, French news agency Les Echos reported on Saturday, citing sources close to the matter.
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's comment on the UN General Assembly vote on the French-Mexican draft resolution on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Mar 2022 -- On March 24, the resumed 11th Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly voted for the French-Mexican resolution on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the DPRK's Launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile US Dept. of State 25 Mar 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
Joint Statement on Kosovo US Dept. of State 23 Mar 2022 -- The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of the United States of America and France, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Macron Speaks Separately With Zelenskiy, Putin But Reports 'No Agreement' Reached RFE/RL 22 Mar 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron held separate calls with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin about the conditions needed for a potential cease-fire, the French presidency said.
Putin, Macron discuss Ukraine issue over phone People's Daily 23 Mar 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday held a phone conversation with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, during which they discussed the situation in Ukraine.
Telephone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron President of Russia 22 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron at the latter's initiative.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 22 Mar 2022
Ukraine War Heightens French, European Concerns Over Russia's Africa Presence VOA 22 Mar 2022 -- Less than a decade ago, former French president Francois Hollande received a triumphant welcome — and a fretful camel — during a visit to Mali, where cheering crowds hailed France's advances against a fierce Islamist insurgency.
French Government Calls for Calm, Dialogue After Death of Corsican Nationalist Sputnik 22 Mar 2022 -- French Government Spokesman Gabriel Attal on Tuesday urged Corsica to remain calm and promised that investigators will do their job of establishing the circumstances of the death of Corsican nationalist Yvan Colonna.
Secretary Blinken's Call with French Foreign Minister Le Drian US Dept. of State 22 Mar 2022
PM call with the leaders of the US, France, Germany and Italy (the Quint): 21 March 2022 Gov.UK 21 Mar 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to the leaders of the Quint - the United Kingdom, United States, France, Germany and Italy - this afternoon.
Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Macron of France, Chancellor Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Draghi of Italy, Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom The White House 21 Mar 2022
France Freezes $24Bln of Russian Central Bank's Assets Sputnik 20 Mar 2022 -- France has frozen 22 billion euros ($24 billion) worth of assets belonging to the Russian Central Bank, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Sunday.
France Ready To Support Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Talks RFE/RL 19 Mar 2022 -- French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has said that France is ready, as a co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, to support negotiations between Yerevan and Baku aimed at a peace deal.
Algeria president vows not to cede rights over 'French colonialist crimes' Press TV 19 Mar 2022 -- Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune has vowed not to cede his country's rights over French colonialist crimes against Algeria, saying such rights "are not subject to the statute of limitations."
Readout of Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall's Visit to France The White House 19 Mar 2022
Putin, Macron discuss situation in Ukraine over phone People's Daily 19 Mar 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the situation in Ukraine during a telephone call with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Friday.
Telephone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron President of Russia 18 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron at the French side's initiative.
Mali Suspends French Broadcasts Amid Tensions VOA 18 Mar 2022 -- Authorities in Mali have taken Radio France Internationale and France 24 television off the air, accusing the media outlets of broadcasting false allegations against the Malian army.
Truman and Cavour and Charles de Gaulle Conduct Joint Operates in Ionian Sea US Navy 18 Mar 2022 -- Naval forces from France, Italy and the U.S. conducted tri-carrier operations in the Ionian Sea, Mar. 17, in direct support of NATO security operations.
Zelensky, Macron discuss France's support for Ukraine over phone People's Daily 18 Mar 2022 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that he held a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss France's support for Ukraine.
Mali Says It Will Suspend French Broadcast VOA 17 Mar 2022 -- The Malian government says it will suspend broadcasts of Radio France Internationale and France 24 television in the country. The announcement followed reports by French media and a rights group that the Malian army has committed human rights abuses in recent months.
Amid Ukraine War Diplomacy, Macron Launches Reelection Bid VOA 17 Mar 2022 -- Less than a month before France's first round of presidential elections, incumbent Emmanuel Macron finally laid out his campaign platform for reelection at a lengthy news conference Thursday outside Paris. The war in Ukraine has lifted Macron's popularity, and his rivals are scrambling to make an impact. If he wins, Macron would be the first French president reelected in two decades.
U.S. Departments of Treasury and Justice Launch Multilateral Russian Oligarch Task Force US Treasury 16 Mar 2022 -- Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen and Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today met virtually with representatives from Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Commission, to launch the Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) multilateral task force. The task force was first announced by leaders on February 26.
U.S. Departments of Justice and Treasury Launch Multilateral Russian Oligarch Task Force US Dept. of Justice 16 Mar 2022 -- Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen today met virtually with representatives from Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Commission, to launch the Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) multilateral task force. The task force was first announced by leaders on Feb. 26.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With the Quint: France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom DoD 16 Mar 2022
Joint Statement on the Occasion of the 11-year Anniversary of the Syrian Uprising US Dept. of State 15 Mar 2022 -- The following statement was released by France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America on the occasion of the 11-year anniversary of the Syrian uprising:
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French Foreign Ministry Secretary General Delattre US Dept. of State 15 Mar 2022
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 14 Mar 2022
This evening, the President of the French Republic continued his consultations with a view to bringing about a ceasefire and the opening of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Élysée - President of France 13 Mar 2022
Putin, Macron, Scholz discuss Ukraine crisis over phone People's Daily 13 Mar 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday, and urged them to influence the Kiev authorities to stop "criminal acts" of Ukrainian "nationalist battalions," according to the Kremlin.
Readout of President Biden's Call with President Macron of France The White House 13 Mar 2022
Telephone conversation with Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron President of Russia 12 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz and President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron.
France Says Putin Shows No Interest In Ending War; Zelenskiy Says 1,300 Ukrainian Troops Have Died RFE/RL 12 Mar 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin did not show any interest in ending his invasion of Ukraine during a call on March 12 with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, a French Presidency official said.
France, Britain, Germany Warn Iran Deal Could Collapse Due To Russian Demands RFE/RL 12 Mar 2022 -- France, Britain, and Germany warned Russia on March 12 that its demands to have its trade guaranteed with Iran risked the collapse of an almost-completed nuclear deal.
Chinese FM exchanges views on Ukraine issue with French, Italian counterparts Global Times 11 Mar 2022 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine respectively with his French and Italian counterparts via video link.
France Preparing for Possible Halt in Russian Gas Supplies to Europe, Reports Suggest Sputnik 10 Mar 2022 -- France is getting ready for the worst-case scenario of Russian gas supplies to Europe being halted or disrupted amid increasing hostilities in Ukraine, the BFMTV broadcaster reported on Thursday, citing sources.
Telephone conversation with Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron President of Russia 10 Mar 2022
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's Calls With Defense Counterparts of the U.K., France, and Slovakia DoD 08 Mar 2022
U.S., France Agree To Continue 'Close Coordination' On Reviving Iran Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 08 Mar 2022 -- The United States and France have agreed to continue their close coordination as talks on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and major powers reached a critical point.
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with French President Macron US Dept. of State 08 Mar 2022
READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen's Call with French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire US Treasury 07 Mar 2022
Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Macron of France, Chancellor Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom The White House 07 Mar 2022
Al-Qaida Leader Killed in Mali, France Says VOA 07 Mar 2022 -- The French army says it has killed one of the leaders of al-Qaida in Mali. The news comes as French forces are preparing to withdraw from the country.
Telephone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron President of Russia 06 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron, at the initiative of the French side.
The President of France spoke to the President of the Russian Federation, Mr Vladimir PUTIN. Élysée - President of France 06 Mar 2022 -- The President of France spoke to the President of the Russian Federation, Mr Vladimir PUTIN, on Sunday 6 March 2022.
Ukrainian Radicals Sought to Frame Russia for Provocation at Nuclear Power Plant, Putin Tells Macron Sputnik 06 Mar 2022 -- The Zaporozhye nuclear power plant - the largest NPP in Europe, suffered a scare early Friday after clashes erupted in its immediate vicinity. Western media claimed Russian forces deliberately targeted the facility with artillery. The Russian MoD dismissed the claims and accused Ukrainian authorities of attempting a "monstrous provocation."
Putin, Macron discuss Ukraine issue over phone People's Daily 07 Mar 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday held a phone conversation with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, during which they discussed the situation in Ukraine.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Russia and Ukraine US Dept. of State 04 Mar 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.
Paris Will Put Forward Measures to Safeguard 5 Ukrainian Nuclear Facilities Sputnik 04 Mar 2022 -- France will propose to its partners specific steps to safeguard five main Ukrainian nuclear facilities based on the criteria by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Elysee Palace said on Friday.
Joint Statement on the Situation in Libya US Dept. of State 04 Mar 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom:
France's Macron announces bid for presidential re-election People's Daily 04 Mar 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron officially announced on Thursday that he would run for a second term in office in the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for April.
Macron Seeks Second Term as French President VOA 03 Mar 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that he will run for a second term, one day ahead Friday's deadline.
Telephone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron President of Russia 03 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron.
Joint Statement of the Syria Special Envoy Meeting US Dept. of State 03 Mar 2022 -- Representatives of the Arab League, Egypt, the European Union, France, Germany, Iraq, Jordan, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States met in Washington D.C. on March 3 to discuss the ongoing crisis in Syria.
Address to the Nation. Élysée - President of France 02 Mar 2022 -- In the midst of a difficult moment unlike any we have seen in decades, we stand with Ukraine.
France and Spain launch Tiger MkIII programme Airbus 02 Mar 2022 -- OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation), on behalf of the French and Spanish Armament General Directorate, the DGA (Direction Générale de l'Armement) and the DGAM (Dirección General de Armamento y Material) has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters for the development, production, and initial in-service support of the Tiger MkIII attack helicopter upgrade programme.
Ukrainian FM urges Poland, France, Germany to provide more weapons, aid People's Daily 02 Mar 2022 -- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba Tuesday called on the foreign ministers of Poland, France and Germany to increase sanctions pressure on Russia and provide more weapons and financial support to Ukraine.
'Economic wars often turn into real ones,' Russia warns France Press TV 01 Mar 2022 -- Russia's top security official hits back at France for threatening Moscow with "an economic war," saying such wars had often turned into real ones throughout history.
Kremlin on Paris' Remarks on Total 'Financial War' Against Russia: Masks Have Been Removed Sputnik 01 Mar 2022 -- Aggressive actions against Russia in the economic sphere have taken place before, but now "masks have been removed" and the measures have become ultra-concentrated, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday, commenting on Paris' words about the beginning of a "financial war" against Moscow.
Medvedev Tells Le Maire to 'Watch His Words' After Vow to Wage 'Economic & Financial War' On Russia Sputnik 01 Mar 2022 -- The EU will wage a total "economic and financial war" against Russia, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire told France Info radio on Tuesday.
READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen's Call with French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire US Treasury 01 Mar 2022
Phone call between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic India PIB 01 Mar 2022 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with H
Interview: 'A French court has indirectly accused Hun Sen of mass murder' Radio Free Asia 01 Mar 2022 -- On Feb. 2, a French judge ordered two security aides for Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen to be tried for organizing a 1997 grenade attack against a political opposition rally in the capital Phnom Penh that left 16 people dead and at least 120 injured. On Feb. 22, Sovannarith Keo of RFA's Khmer Service spoke to Brad Adams, Asia director of New York-based Human Rights Watch, about the French court's action and what might happen next. The interview has been edited for clarity and length.
France's negative role may lead to collapse of Vienna talks: Source warns Press TV 01 Mar 2022 -- An informed source says France is playing a negative role in solving outstanding safeguard issues between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), warning that this could prevent Iran and the P4+1 group of countries from reaching a final agreement during the negotiations in Vienna on reviving the 2015 deal.

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March 2022 - France Special Weapons News