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December 2022 - France Special Weapons News
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- More Countries Tighten COVID Rules for Chinese Travelers VOA 30 Dec 2022 -- France and Britain on Friday became the latest in a growing list of countries requiring COVID-19 tests from travelers arriving from China following a surge of infections in the Asian nation.
- Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on the Taliban's Ban on Afghan Women Working for National and International NGOs US Dept. of State 28 Dec 2022 -- The following is a statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malta, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States and the High Representative of the European Union.
- Speech by the President with the annual message to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the internal and external situation of Ukraine President of Ukraine 28 Dec 2022
- Polish Defense Ministry: France to Provide Poland With Two Military Satellites Sputnik 27 Dec 2022 -- Poland has signed an agreement with France for the supply of two surveillance satellites and a receiving station, Polish National Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak said on Tuesday.
- Moldova Interested in Military Cooperation With France: Deputy Prime Minister Sputnik 22 Dec 2022 -- Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu discussed defense cooperation and modernization of the Moldovan army with representatives of the French Ministry of Defense, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
- Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on Taliban Decision to Ban Women from Universities US Dept. of State 21 Dec 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union on the occasion of the Taliban's decision to ban women from universities.
- Minister of Defense Receives Phone Call from Minister of the Armed Forces of France SPA 22 Dec 2022 -- Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense received today a phone call from Minister of the French Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu.
- Iran FM slams France's 'unacceptable' meddling in its domestic affairs Press TV 21 Dec 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has strongly criticized France's intervention in Iran's internal affairs, saying the approach of Paris to the recent developments in the country is "unacceptable."
- FM censures France for meddling in Iran's internal affairs IRNA 21 Dec 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has criticized France for interfering in Iran's internal affairs.
- E3 Statement after UN Security Council Meeting on Iran: 19 December 2022 UK FCDO 19 Dec 2022 -- The governments of France, Germany and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement on the JCPoA.
- USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) Hosts French Maritime Force Commander US Navy 16 Dec 2022 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) hosted Rear Adm. Christophe Cluzel, commander of the French Maritime Force and French Carrier Strike Group, Dec. 5, 2022.
- Remaining 130 French Soldiers Leave Central African Republic, French Defense Ministry Says Sputnik 15 Dec 2022 -- The remaining 130 French soldiers, who were in the Central African Republic, have left the country, the French Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
- The more effectively we combine the power of Ukraine and France, the more we will benefit from it, the more reliable peace will be - President's address to the participants of the forum on the resilience and reconstruction of Ukraine in Paris President of Ukraine 13 Dec 2022
- We need the Paris Mechanism, which will help give timely responses to the challenges of Russian energy terror - address by the President of Ukraine to the participants of "In solidarity with the Ukrainian People" conference President of Ukraine 13 Dec 2022
- Ukrainian president holds talks with French, Turkish leaders People's Daily 12 Dec 2022 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that he had separate conversations with French President Emmanuel Macron and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- Seven Nations Meet to Address Space Security DoD 08 Dec 2022 -- The Department of Defense participated in the annual Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals Board, hosted by the New Zealand Defense Force and New Zealand Ministry of Defense, December 6-8.
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with Alice Rufo, Director General for Foreign Relations and Strategy at France's Ministry of the Armed Forces US Dept. of State 08 Dec 2022
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with French Foreign Ministry Secretary General Descôtes US Dept. of State 08 Dec 2022
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with French Minister of European and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna US Dept. of State 08 Dec 2022
- Roman Mashovets held a meeting with representatives of the embassies of France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands President of Ukraine 07 Dec 2022
- Burkina Faso Bans French State Broadcaster in Blow to Press Freedom VOA 05 Dec 2022 -- Press freedom groups have condemned Burkina Faso's halting of broadcasts by French media outlet Radio France International (RFI). Ouagadougou's military leaders linked the ban to RFI reporting that the junta describes as false. Critics say the military is seeking to control news and information as it struggles against worsening insecurity.
- Russian oil: EU agrees on level of price cap EC/CEU 03 Dec 2022 -- The Council decided today to set an oil price cap for crude oil and petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (CN code 2709 00) which originate in or are exported from Russia, at USD 60 per barrel.
- G7 agrees oil price cap: reducing Russia's revenues, while keeping global energy markets stable European Commission 03 Dec 2022 -- The international Price Cap Coalition has finalised its work on implementing an oil price cap on Russian seaborne crude oil. EU Member States in the Council have also just approved in parallel its implementation within the EU.
- Questions and Answers: G7 agrees oil price cap to reduce Russia's revenues, while keeping global energy markets stable European Commission 03 Dec 2022
- Price Cap On Russian Oil Should Be Lowered To $30 Per Barrel, Ukraine Says RFE/RL 03 Dec 2022 -- Ukraine has welcomed a $60 price cap on Russian oil agreed by the European Union, the Group of Seven (G7) group of advanced economies, and Australia, but said it should be lowered to $30 per barrel to hit Russia's economy harder.
- Moscow calls on Europe to live without Russian oil as Macron sounds energy alarm Press TV 04 Dec 2022 -- Moscow has condemned a so-called "price cap" on Russian oil, insisting that it will continue to sell its oil in markets outside Europe.
- Macron calls on West to consider security guarantees for Russia Press TV 03 Dec 2022 -- France's President Emmanuel Macron says the West has to consider how to address Russia's need for security guarantees in the event of Moscow's agreement for negotiations about ending the war in Ukraine.
- READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen's Meeting with French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire US Treasury 02 Dec 2022
- French gov't calls on high-risk groups to get 2nd COVID-19 booster shot People's Daily 02 Dec 2022 -- French government spokesperson Olivier Veran on Thursday called on high-risk groups to get another booster shot against COVID-19 ahead of the holiday season.
- Biden, Macron reaffirm need for peace, stability across Taiwan Strait CNA 02 Dec 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have reiterated the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and expressed concerns over the challenges posted by China.
- Remarks by President Biden and President Macron of France at State Dinner The White House 02 Dec 2022
- Biden, Macron Vow To Hold Russia Accountable For 'Widely Documented Atrocities' In Ukraine RFE/RL 01 Dec 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron on December 1 renewed their commitment to fighting Russia's invasion of Ukraine during a meeting at the White House.
- U.S., French Presidents State Support for Ukraine, Global Security DoD News 01 Dec 2022 -- France, the United States, NATO and other partner nations stand firm in support of Ukraine's defense against Russia's brutal invasion, President Joe Biden said.
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken At State Luncheon in Honor of French President Emmanuel Macron US Dept. of State 01 Dec 2022
- Joint Statement Following the Meeting Between President Biden and President Macron The White House 01 Dec 2022
- Remarks by President Biden and President Emmanuel Macron of France Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 01 Dec 2022
- Remarks by President Biden and President Emmanuel Macron of France at Arrival Ceremony The White House 01 Dec 2022
- Remarks by President Biden and President Macron of France in Joint Press Conference The White House 01 Dec 2022
- Remarks by Vice President Harris and President Macron of France at State Luncheon The White House 01 Dec 2022
- New COVID-19 variant drives virus surge in France, says immunologist People's Daily 01 Dec 2022 -- The BQ.1.1 subvariant of COVID-19 is currently taking precedence over the BA.5 subvariant in France, immunologist Brigitte Autran, president of the Committee for Monitoring and Anticipating Health Risks (COVARS), told the news channel BFMTV on Wednesday.
- Iran summons French envoy over FM's "unacceptable" remarks People's Daily 01 Dec 2022 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday summoned Nicolas Roche, the French ambassador to Tehran, over the French foreign minister's "unacceptable" remarks in France's National Assembly.
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