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May 2022 - France Special Weapons News
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- France to deliver more Caesar howitzers to Ukraine: French FM People's Daily 31 May 2022 -- Visiting French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said on Monday that her country will deliver more Caesar howitzers to Ukraine, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported.
- Ukrainian president, French FM discuss support for Ukraine People's Daily 31 May 2022 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday met with visiting French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna to discuss support for Kiev, the presidential press service said.
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by the DPRK US Dept. of State 30 May 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.
- Putin discusses Ukraine situation, food security with Macron, Scholz People's Daily 29 May 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday to discuss the situation in Ukraine and the global food security.
- Press release: telephone conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin Élysée - President of France 28 May 2022 -- On their joint initiative, the President of the French Republic and the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany held a conversation with President Putin this morning, Saturday 28th May 2022.
- Telephone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron and Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz President of Russia 28 May 2022 -- Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone with President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron and Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz.
- Erdogan, Macron discuss Ukrainian crisis, NATO expansion People's Daily 27 May 2022 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Thursday held a phone talk to discuss the Ukrainian crisis, prospects of NATO's expansion, and the bilateral ties.
- The French President spoke with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony ALBANESE. Élysée - President of France 26 May 2022 -- The President of the French Republic spoke with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, today to congratulate him on his election.
- Joint statement on Ukraine's application against Russia at the International Court of Justice Germany Federal Foreign Office 24 May 2022 -- Statement on behalf of Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, European Union:
- 'Crude Propaganda': Mali FM Slams French Sidestepping of Military Base Mass Grave Sputnik 23 May 2022 -- Authorities discovered a mass grave at a former French military base following the European country's withdrawal from the African country. While the investigation into the matter continues, Paris was quick to try and shift the blame to Russia.
- Ukraine's bid to join EU will take at least '15 to 20 years': French minister Press TV 22 May 2022 -- French Secretary of State for European Affairs Clement Beaune says a bid by Ukraine to join the European Union would take at least 15 to 20 years to be finalized, dashing Kiev's hopes of quickly gaining the bloc's membership following Russia's offensive against the former Soviet state.
- France's European Minister: A Ukraine EU Bid Would Take At Least 15-20 Years RFE/RL 22 May 2022 -- France's European affairs minister said that any bid for Ukraine to join the European Union would take at least 15 to 20 years to complete, putting a damper on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's hopes of gaining a quick entry into the bloc.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Colonna US Dept. of State 22 May 2022
- Joint statement on Ukraine's application against Russia at the International Court of Justice Germany Federal Foreign Office 20 May 2022 -- Statement on behalf of Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, European Union
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French Foreign Ministry Secretary General Delattre US Dept. of State 20 May 2022
- France Records First Suspected Monkeypox Case - Reports Sputnik 19 May 2022 -- The first suspected case of monkeypox had been detected in France, national broadcaster BFMTV reported on Thursday, citing a document from the national health agency.
- Russia expels 85 diplomats from France, Spain and Italy in retaliatory move Press TV 18 May 2022 -- Russia on Wednesday declared 85 diplomats from France, Spain, and Italy "persona non grata" in a retaliatory move, effectively ordering their expulsion, as the war in Ukraine rages on.
- Ukrainian president holds phone talks with German, French leaders People's Daily 18 May 2022 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday held separate phone talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron.
- Iran's intelligence ministry arrests two French nationals for stoking social disorder Press TV 17 May 2022 -- Iran's intelligence ministry has arrested two French spies for attempting to stoke chaos and social disorder in the country during protests by teachers.
- First Task for France's New Head of Government: Win the Legislatives VOA 17 May 2022 -- France's newly appointed prime minister Elisabeth Borne begins work this week with major challenges on her plate, tasked to rebrand President Emmanuel Macron's second term with greener, more socially friendly policies — and to ensure his party wins next month's legislative vote.
- French president appoints Elisabeth Borne as new PM People's Daily 17 May 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday named Elisabeth Borne as the country's new prime minister.
- Elisabeth Borne Appointed New French Prime Minister After Jean Castex Resigns Sputnik 16 May 2022 -- Speculation has been rife over the past few weeks about Jean Castex's replacement, with French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly hinting that he wanted the new government to be headed by a woman.
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with German, UK, and French Counterparts US Dept. of State 15 May 2022
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with French Foreign Minister Le Drian US Dept. of State 15 May 2022
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Russia's War Against Ukraine US Dept. of State 14 May 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.
- Commitments on the Global Food Security Consequences of Russia's War of Aggression against Ukraine - G7 Foreign Ministers, May 2022 UK FCDO 14 May 2022 -- G7 Foreign Ministers discussed the implications of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine on global food security during their meeting in Germany on 14 May 2022.
- Statement on Strengthening Anticipatory Action in Humanitarian Assistance - G7 Foreign Ministers, May 2022 UK FCDO 14 May 2022 -- Foreign Ministers from G7 countries released a joint statement on humanitarian assistance following their meeting in Germany, May 2022.
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Action Plan on COVID-19 Germany Federal Foreign Office 13 May 2022 -- "We, 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, have endorsed the following Action Plan:"
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Situation of Women and Girls in Afghanistan US Dept. of State 12 May 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 Syria US Dept. of State 12 May 2022 -- Representatives of the United States, the Arab League, Egypt, the European Union, France, Germany, Greece, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom met in Brussels on May 10, 2022, to discuss the crisis in Syria.
- France Demands Iran Release Two French Citizens Detained In Tehran RFE/RL 12 May 2022 -- France's Foreign Ministry has condemned the "baseless arrests" of two French citizens and called for their immediate release after being detained in Iran.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of France Emmanuel Macron Prime Minister of Canada 12 May 2022 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron.
- For Macron's Second Term — a Lower Profile in Africa? VOA 11 May 2022 -- Five years ago, France's Emmanuel Macron saw big when it came to Africa. Days after his presidential inauguration, he flew to northeastern Mali, meeting with French troops and vowing, alongside his Malian counterpart, Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, to wage an "uncompromising fight" against Islamist terrorism.
- Xi talks with Macron over phone People's Daily 11 May 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on the phone on Tuesday afternoon.
- Ukraine war could result in bigger, lasting threat: China's Xi to France's Macron Press TV 10 May 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping warns that the Ukraine crisis could result in a bigger and more lasting threat to global peace, as the war grinds through its third month.
- Xi, Macron speak on phone, agree related parties should support Russia-Ukraine peace talks Global Times 10 May 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday held a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, as both sides agreed that related parties should support Russia and Ukraine to resume peace through negotiations.
- President Xi Jinping Speaks with French President Emmanuel Macron on Phone PRC MofA 10 May 2022 -- President Xi Jinping spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on the phone on the afternoon of 10 May.
- Macron dashes Ukraine's ambitious EU bid, calls for broader club Press TV 10 May 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a broader political club beyond the European Union to include non-member states amid calls for reforms following Russia's military operation in Ukraine.
- Address by the President of the Republic at the Conference on the Future of Europe Élysée - President of France 09 May 2022
- President Macron in Berlin - Standing up for each other and for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 09 May 2022 -- Germany and France stand closely and resolutely shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine, said the Federal Chancellor at his meeting with France's re-elected President Macron in Berlin on Monday. They would continue to do all they could to provide financial, humanitarian and also military support for Ukraine in order to end the war, said Scholz.
- Ukraine EU Membership Decades Away, Macron Says, Proposes 'Political Community' For Aspiring Countries RFE/RL 09 May 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron says it could take several years for Ukraine to formally join the European Union and proposed the creation of a new political organization for European countries that share common values.
- Macron Says Ukraine's Accession to EU May Take Decades Sputnik 09 May 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that it could take years or even decades for Ukraine to become a member of the European Union unless the bloc lowers its accession standards.
- Statement of the G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group Germany Federal Foreign Office 09 May 2022
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Hong Kong Chief Executive Selection US Dept. of State 09 May 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.
- Ukraine President Attends Virtual Meeting with G7 Leaders VOA 08 May 2022 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting virtually Sunday with the Group of 7 leaders, who head the world's largest economies.
- Speech by the President of Ukraine at the video conference of the G7 leaders President of Ukraine 08 May 2022
- G7 Leaders' Statement The White House 08 May 2022 -- "Today, on 8 May, we, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), alongside Ukraine and the wider global community, commemorate the end of the Second World War in Europe and the liberation from fascism and the National Socialist reign of terror, which caused immeasurable destruction, unspeakable horrors and human suffering. We mourn the millions of victims and offer our respect, especially to all those who paid the ultimate price to defeat the National Socialist regime, including the western Allies and the Soviet Union."
- Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official on the U.S. and G7 Actions to Impose Additional Severe Costs for Putin's War Against Ukraine The White House 08 May 2022
- FACT SHEET: United States and G7 Partners Impose Severe Costs for Putin's War Against Ukraine The White House 08 May 2022
- US, Allies Bolster Ukraine Support VOA 08 May 2022 -- The United States and other leading economies in the Group of Seven nations Sunday agreed to ban or phase out the purchase of Russian oil, directly targeting a major source of income for Moscow to pay for its 10-week invasion of Ukraine.
- PM call with G7 and European leaders and President Zelenskyy: 8 May 2022 Gov.UK 08 May 2022 -- The Prime Minister addressed G7 and European leaders, alongside President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this afternoon, telling them the world must go further and faster to support Ukraine.
- Iraq Inks Contracts With US, France to Receive Advanced Weapons Sputnik 08 May 2022 -- The Iraqi Defense Ministry has signed contracts with the United States and France to receive advanced weaponry and improve the quality of Iraq's artillery systems, Maj. Gen. Abd Ardawi, the commander of the Iraqi artillery forces, said on Sunday.
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 07 May 2022
- PM call with President Macron: 6 May 2022 Gov.UK 06 May 2022 -- The Prime Minister spoke to President Emmanuel Macron of France earlier today to congratulate him on his recent election victory.
- Macron announces 2-bln-USD aid for Ukraine People's Daily 06 May 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that France will offer a 2-billion-U.S.- dollar aid for Ukraine during the international donors conference held in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, French presidential palace the Elysee announced.
- Mali Official: French Army Trying to Conceal Mass Graves Sputnik 05 May 2022 -- In April, the Malian army reportedly discovered bodies buried near the former French military base in Gossi.
- Joint statement by President Emmanuel Macron and the Prime Minister of India, M. Narendra Modi Élysée - President of France 04 May 2022 -- President of the French Republic Mr. Emmanuel Macron hosted Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on a working visit to Paris on 4 May 2022.
- Andriy Yermak discussed security issues and strengthening sanctions against Russia with advisers to leaders of the United States, Great Britain, Germany and France President of Ukraine 04 May 2022
- Putin tells Macron West should stop sending arms to Ukraine to end atrocities Press TV 04 May 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged the West to halt its arms deliveries to Ukraine to help end ongoing atrocities in the former Soviet country.
- Putin urges West to stop arming Ukraine in conversation with Macron People's Daily 04 May 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin urged Western countries to stop supplying Ukraine with weapons during a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday.
- Telephone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron President of Russia 03 May 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron.
- Mali set to cut off military cooperation with France Press TV 03 May 2022 -- Mali's military administrators are set to fully cut off its military cooperation with the French government, condemning "flagrant violations" of its national sovereignty by the French forces there.
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