June 2022 - France Special Weapons News

Macron Says Compromise Found On EU Membership Talks For North Macedonia RFE/RL 30 Jun 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron says he believes a compromise has been found on the framework for negotiations on EU membership for North Macedonia.
Iran should take this opportunity to conclude the deal while it is still possible: E3 at Security Council UK FCDO 30 Jun 2022 -- Joint statement by UK, France and Germany ahead of the Security Council meeting on the implementation of resolution 2231
French Court Finds All Defendants in 2015 Paris Terrorist Attack Case Guilty - Report Sputnik 29 Jun 2022 -- A French court has found all defendants in the 2015 Paris terrorist attack case guilty, the BFMTV broadcaster reported on Wednesday.
Iranian Court Confirms Long Prison Sentence For Espionage For French National Briere RFE/RL 29 Jun 2022 -- A court in Iran has denied an appeal by French citizen Benjamin Briere and confirmed his prison sentence of eight years and eight months for espionage, a charge he and his family have rejected.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of France Emmanuel Macron Prime Minister of Canada 28 Jun 2022 -- Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, on the margins of the G7 Summit.
G-7 Countries Offer Alternative to China's Development Juggernaut VOA 28 Jun 2022 -- The world's wealthiest liberal democracies say they're offering developing nations $600 billion in infrastructure funding by 2027, providing what they say is a superior alternative to China's massive, multi-trillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
FACT SHEET: President Biden and G7 Leaders Announce Further Efforts to Counter Putin's Attack on Food Security The White House 28 Jun 2022
CNO and Chief of the French Navy Hold Media Availability US Navy 28 Jun 2022
As Key French Terror Trial Ends, Europe Faces New Security Landscape VOA 28 Jun 2022 -- One of France's most high-profile trials in history wraps up this week amid a sharply changing security landscape across Europe, where the war in Ukraine and far-right violence have reshaped threat perceptions once dominated by Islamist extremism.
G7 says will stand by Ukraine 'for as long as it takes', vows new sanctions on Russia Press TV 27 Jun 2022 -- The Group of Seven (G7) countries have voiced unflinching support for Ukraine in the wake of Russia's months-long military operation in the former Soviet state, pledging to further tighten sanctions on Moscow.
G7 Leaders Call Russian Missile Strike On Shopping Mall A War Crime, Vow To Hold Putin Responsible RFE/RL 27 Jun 2022 -- Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies called a Russian missile strike on a crowded shopping center in Ukraine on June 27 a war crime and vowed to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin accountable.
FACT SHEET: The United States and G7 to Take Further Action to Support Ukraine and Hold the Russian Federation Accountable The White House 27 Jun 2022
G7 Leaders Look To Adopt Price Cap On Russian Oil To Limit Moscow's Energy Revenues RFE/RL 27 Jun 2022 -- Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations, meeting for a second day at a summit in Germany, are expected to agree to a price cap on Russian oil to limit Moscow's energy revenues as the centerpiece of new sanctions on Russia for its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
G-7 Heightening Russia Sanctions for Ukraine War VOA 27 Jun 2022 -- The United States and the other members of the Group of Seven leading industrialized economies imposed new sanctions Monday against Russia for its four-month invasion of Ukraine. These include measures to cut Moscow off from materials and services needed by its industrial and technology sectors.
G7 Leaders Voice Unity Against Putin's Ukraine Invasion VOA 26 Jun 2022 -- Leaders of the Group of Seven economies met in Germany's Bavarian Alps on Sunday, looking to show they are united against Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine while discussing ways to minimize the war's effect on rising global food and energy costs.
Biden urges NATO, G7 to 'stay together' against Russia Press TV 26 Jun 2022 -- US President Joe Biden has urged NATO allies and the world's wealthiest nations (G7) to "stay together" against Russia while visiting Germany for a three-day summit of G7 countries.
G7 To Ban Russian Gold In A 'Strike At The Heart' Of Putin's War Effort RFE/RL 26 Jun 2022 -- Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized democracies gathering for a two-day summit in the German Alps on June 26 will announce a ban on new imports of Russian gold to boost sanctions, according to British and U.S. officials.
PM meeting with President Macron: 26 June 2022 Gov.UK 26 Jun 2022 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson met French President Macron at the G7 Summit in Germany today.
G7 Announces Infrastructure Program To Counter China's Belt And Road Initiative RFE/RL 26 Jun 2022 -- The Group of Seven (G7) has formally launched a global infrastructure and investment partnership aimed at countering a Chinese program that has been embraced by many developing countries.
Joint Statement on the Situation in Libya US Dept. of State 24 Jun 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:
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 24 Jun 2022
Moldova Ready to Discuss Lethal Weapons Supplies With France, President Says Sputnik 22 Jun 2022 -- Moldova is ready to discuss the supplies of lethal weapons with France as part of the assistance for the republic's military budget promised by the European Union, Moldovan President Maia Sandu said.
Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French Foreign Ministry Secretary General Delattre US Dept. of State 22 Jun 2022
Legislative Setback Leaves Difficult Path Forward for France's Macron VOA 20 Jun 2022 -- Two months after French President Emmanuel Macron won reelection, his second term is now threatened with gridlock and a possible political crisis after his centrist party lost its ruling majority in the lower house of the National Assembly Sunday. Legislative vote saw a surging far left and far right — and near-record abstention.
Macron's alliance leads legislative elections without absolute majority: reports People's Daily 20 Jun 2022 -- President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance Ensemble is leading the French legislative elections without winning the absolute majority in the new National Assembly, French news channel BFMTV reported on Sunday.
France: Macron's alliance loses parliamentary majority in stunning setback Press TV 20 Jun 2022 -- No single party has managed to gain an absolute majority in the French parliamentary vote, leading to an unprecedented political situation in the country and dealing a severe blow to French President Emmanuel Macron's ruling centrist alliance.
Macron Appears to Lose Parliamentary Majority in Legislative Runoff Voting VOA 19 Jun 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron appeared to lose parliamentary majority, according to the first estimates of returns from Sunday's legislative elections.
Macron, allies on course to lose parliamentary majority: Polls Press TV 19 Jun 2022 -- Projections coming out of France's run-off parliamentary elections put President Emanuel Macron's "Together!" alliance on course to lose its parliamentary majority amid unprecedented gains by the coalition's hard-left and hard-right challengers.
Truman Arrives in Marseille, France US Navy 18 Jun 2022 -- The crew of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrived in Marseille, France for a scheduled port visit, June 18, 2022.
EU Leaders Visit Kyiv Amid Rising Divisions, Tensions VOA 16 Jun 2022 -- Thursday's visit to Ukraine by four European Union leaders comes ahead of a key decision on Kyiv's EU candidacy, expected next week — and as tensions grow over Europe's long-term commitment to the war.
French, German, Italian, Romanian Leaders Visit Kyiv VOA 16 Jun 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and President Klaus Iohannis of Romania visited Kyiv on Thursday in a show of support for Ukraine amid its battle to fend off Russia's invasion.
French, German and Italian Leaders Visit Kyiv VOA 16 Jun 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi visited Kyiv on Thursday in a show of support to Ukraine amid its battle to fend off Russia's invasion.
Negotiations needed to bring ceasefire in Ukraine: France's Macron People's Daily 16 Jun 2022 -- The Ukrainian president will have to negotiate with Russia, and the Europeans will also be present at the negotiating table, bringing security guarantees, visiting French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday at a NATO base in southeastern Romania.
Germany, France, Italy, Romania back EU 'candidate status' for Ukraine Press TV 16 Jun 2022 -- Germany, France, Italy, and Romania say they back Ukraine's candidacy for membership in the European Union, despite Russia's strict opposition to the prospect.
European Leaders, During Visit To Kyiv, Back 'Immediate' EU Candidate Status For Ukraine RFE/RL 16 Jun 2022 -- All four European leaders who visited Ukraine on June 16 support "immediate" EU candidate status for Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
EU Leaders Stop In Kyiv Suburb Left In Ruins After Russian Withdrawal RFE/RL 16 Jun 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi have toured a Kyiv suburb to witness firsthand the massive destruction wrought on the area by Russian forces who invaded and then withdrew after encountering stiff resistance from Ukrainian forces.
Macron Says Moldovans Must Expect Conditions To Be Part Of EU Response To Membership Bid RFE/RL 16 Jun 2022 -- The European Union will give a "clear" and "positive" response to membership bids by Moldova and Ukraine, but there will be "conditions" before either obtains candidate status, French President Emmanuel Macron said on June 15 in Chisinau.
Macron Vows To 'Do Everything' To Stop Russian War Machine In Ukraine RFE/RL 15 Jun 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to "do everything" to halt Russia's war on Ukraine in an apparent departure from his previous stance toward Moscow that had sparked concern in Kyiv and among European allies of France's commitment to stand up to Moscow.
Paper Shows France's Vision Of New 'Community' For All Of Europe RFE/RL 15 Jun 2022 -- France's vision of a new "European political community" involves core European Union states entering into a political union with nonmembers that it believes will strengthen the security, stability, and prosperity of Europe as a whole in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Joint Statement: U.S. - France Defense Trade Strategic Dialogue DoD 13 Jun 2022 -- Today, French and U.S. representatives met at the Eurosatory exhibition to launch the U.S.-France Defense Trade Strategic Dialogue.
Macron Asks French Defence Ministry to Revise Military Spending Until 2025 Sputnik 13 Jun 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has asked the Ministry of Armed Forces to review the Military Programming Law 2019-2025 (LPM) as France needs its economy levelled with the geopolitical situation amid the Ukraine crisis.
France Centrists, New Far-Left Running Neck-and-Neck in Legislative Polls VOA 12 Jun 2022 -- France's ruling centrists and a new far-left alliance are neck-and-neck in the first round of legislative elections Sunday, with the far-right third in the lineup. Initial projections put the Ensemble or "Together" party of French President Emmanuel Macron and the left-wing NUPES coalition with just over a quarter of all votes apiece, amid record abstentions.
Australia agrees payout to end France submarine spat Press TV 11 Jun 2022 -- Australia has announced it will pay a substantial amount of compensation to the French shipbuilder Naval Group following Canberra's controversial decision to scrap a submarine contract with France which soured relations between the two countries for almost a year.
Australia Pays Compensation to France for Scrapped Diesel Submarine Deal VOA 11 Jun 2022 -- The Australian government will pay the French shipbuilder Naval Group US$558 million in compensation after a controversial decision to scrap a lucrative submarine contract. It was terminated after Australia last year signed a security alliance with the United States and Britain, which gave Canberra a huge defense upgrade.
Naval Group Settlement Prime Minister of Australia 11 Jun 2022 -- "The Australian Government has finalised negotiations with Naval Group to conclude the Attack class submarine program. (...) We have reached a fair and equitable settlement of €555 million (around $830 million) with Naval Group."
Visiting French senator expresses concern over Indo-Pacific stability CNA 10 Jun 2022 -- Visiting French Senator Joël Guerriau said Friday that France is increasingly concerned about the stability of the Indo-Pacific region following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and does not wish to see the crisis in that eastern European nation repeated in Taiwan.
In France, New Far-Left Alliance Threatens to Upend Macron's Second-Term Agenda VOA 10 Jun 2022 -- Armed with a bright smile and a fistful of campaign flyers, Sarah Legrain works her way through the Curial market in northeastern Paris' 19th arrondissement, where shoppers banter and bargain in North African Arabic.
U.S. and France Hold Naval Strategic Dialogue in Paris US Navy Press Release 09 Jun 2022 -- U.S. Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy, Vice Adm. Bill Merz met with his counterpart, French Deputy Chief of International Relations Rear Adm. Christophe Lucas and French Deputy Chief of Naval Operations Rear Adm. Xavier Petit at the French Ministry of the Armed Forces in Paris, France for a Strategic Dialogue, Jun. 7 and 8.
China Slams Paris for Sending 'Wrong Message' to Taiwan After Official Visit of French Lawmakers Sputnik 09 Jun 2022 -- China criticised on Thursday the recent visit of a group of French lawmakers to Taiwan for sending misleading signals to the territory seeking independence from Beijing.
RSLF, French Land Forces Kick off "Santol 2" Exercise SPA 09 Jun 2022 -- The special operations units from the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) and the French Land Forces began in the northwestern area of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia their mixed military exercise "Santol 2" as part of framework of cooperation, coordination and exchange of experiences between the Kingdom and the French Republic.
E3 statement on Iran: 9 June 2022 UK FCDO 09 Jun 2022 -- The governments of France, Germany and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement on the JCPoA.
Iran Complicating French, German, UK Efforts on Restoring Nuclear Deal — Joint Statement Sputnik 09 Jun 2022 -- France, Germany and the United Kingdom — known as Eurotroika — have reaffirmed their readiness to restore the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) but warned Tehran that its recent steps are complicating their efforts.
Non-proliferation Treaty Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA, June 2022 UK FCDO 09 Jun 2022 -- UK Ambassador to the IAEA, Corinne Kitsell, gave a statement on behalf of E3 countries about Iran's implementation of its obligations under its NPT Safeguards Agreement.
Statement by the E3 and US to the IAEA Board of Governors introducing resolution on Iran's non-cooperation with the IAEA UK FCDO 09 Jun 2022 -- On 08 June 2022, the E3 and US gave a joint statement to the IAEA Board introducing a resolution on Iran's insufficient cooperation with the IAEA
French senate delegation arrives in Taiwan for six-day visit CNA 08 Jun 2022 -- The head of a delegation of visiting French senators praised Taiwan as a vibrant democracy and expressed hope of forging closer bilateral ties after arriving in the country on Wednesday for a six-day trip.
E3 statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, June 2022 UK FCDO 07 Jun 2022 -- Delivered 07 June 2022 on behalf of France, Germany and the United Kingdom to the IAEA Board of Governors addressing Iran's implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA.
Ukraine Blasts French President's Call Not to 'Humiliate' Putin VOA 04 Jun 2022 -- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba chastised French President Emmanuel Macron, who earlier urged world powers not to "humiliate" Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ukraine in order to preserve chances for a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call with France Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu DoD 02 Jun 2022
Iran denounces France, Germany statements on Greek tankers seizure IRNA 01 Jun 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman denounced statements issued by French and German foreign ministries on the seizure of two Greek tankers by Iran in the Persian Gulf.
Iran's advice to Germany, France about Greek tankers ISNA 01 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh reacted to French and German Foreign Ministry spokesmen's statements about Iran's seizure of two Greek-flagged oil tankers in Persian Gulf waters.
Iran rejects French, German 'interference' in its seizure of Greek oil tankers Press TV 01 Jun 2022 -- Iran has strongly rejected the "one-sided" and "unjustifiable" statements of France and Germany regarding its seizure of two Greek oil tankers, urging the two countries to take a more constructive stance by genuinely supporting freedom of navigation and maritime safety.
Iran urges US, E3 to stop 'playing possum' over JCPOA IRNA 01 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh urged the United States and the three European states of the 2015 nuclear deal; namely, the UK, France and Germany, to stop feigning ignorance.

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June 2022 - France Special Weapons News