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May 2023 - France Special Weapons News
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- Closing speech by the President of the French Republic. Élysée - President of France 31 May 2023
- War At 'Important Moment' Ahead Of Ukraine's Expected Military Push, Potential Peace Talks, Macron Says RFE/RL 31 May 2023 -- Ahead of a looming counteroffensive by Ukrainian forces on the battlefield, French President Emmanuel Macron has called for advancing peace negotiations on the war in Ukraine on Kyiv's terms.
- West Must Provide Ukraine With Tangible, Credible Security Guarantees - Macron Sputnik 31 May 2023 -- The western countries should provide Ukraine with "tangible and reliable" security guarantees, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday.
- Iran slams U.S., France for voicing concern over new ballistic missile People's Daily 27 May 2023 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman on Friday censured the U.S. and French governments, which he described as two major arms exporters to the Middle East, for expressing concern over Iran's test-launch of a new ballistic missile.
- France Can Offer Ukraine Basic Pilot Training Instead of F-16 Jets - Foreign Minister Sputnik 26 May 2023 -- France has no F-16 fighters in its air fleet, but it can offer the Ukrainian army basic flight training in place of the jets, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said on Friday.
- Syria lashes out at France over 'hysteria' on President Assad Press TV 25 May 2023 -- Damascus has lashed out at France over its call for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to stand trial, describing it as an isolated and detached "hysteria."
- French Warship Seizes $108 Million in Drugs during Indian Ocean Seizures US Navy 24 May 2023 -- A French warship operating in support of Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 conducted four illegal drug seizures between April 19 and May 18 worth a total estimated U.S. street value of $108 million from fishing vessels transiting international waters in the Indian Ocean.
- NATO task group strengthens high-end capabilities with French Navy ahead of Toulon port visit US Navy 24 May 2023 -- During a busy period in the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) flagship, USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), carried out a series of exercises and activities with FS Languedoc (D653) of the French Navy.
- China special envoy meets with French official in Paris Global Times 24 May 2023 -- The Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Eurasian Affairs, Li Hui, held talks with Frederic Mondoloni, the director general of political and security affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France in Paris, France on Tuesday. The two sides exchanged views on the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, China-France relations, and other issues, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday.
- French Parliament Begins Considering Bill on Record Military Budget Increase Sputnik 23 May 2023 -- French National Assembly lawmakers on Monday began consideration of a draft law on military planning for 2024-2030, which implies a record increase in the military budget to 413 billion euros ($446 billion).
- U.S., British, French commanders' crossing of Strait of Hormuz "theatrical" move: Iranian official People's Daily 22 May 2023 -- A top Iranian military official on Sunday shrugged off as a "theatrical" move the crossing of the Strait of Hormuz by the U.S., British and French commanders aboard a U.S. destroyer, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported.
- Zelenskyy Addresses G7 as Leaders Increase Pressure on Russia VOA 21 May 2023 -- In Hiroshima, Japan, the Group of Seven industrial powers Sunday convened the summit's working session on the war in Ukraine, guest starring Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Zelenskyy Meets Leaders in Hiroshima as G7 Agrees on F-16s for Ukraine VOA 20 May 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Hiroshima, Japan, Saturday afternoon to participate in the Group of Seven leaders' summit — the farthest he has been outside of his war-torn country since Russia's invasion began in February last year.
- During visit to Japan Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with Emmanuel Macron President of Ukraine 20 May 2023
- G7 Leaders Urge China To 'Press Russia' To Withdraw From Ukraine RFE/RL 20 May 2023 -- The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) leading economies have urged China to "press Russia" to end its invasion of Ukraine and withdraw its forces from Ukrainian territory.
- G7 Hiroshima Leaders' Communiqué The White House 20 May 2023
- G7 Communique Amps Up Pressure on China, Russia VOA 20 May 2023 -- The Group of Seven industrial powers Saturday amplified its denunciation of China's rising military and economic security threats, while urging Beijing to press Russia to stop its military aggression and withdraw its troops from Ukraine.
- G7 Agrees on Ukraine Jets, China 'Economic Coercion' Statement VOA 20 May 2023 -- The United States and its allies are planning to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets and train Ukrainian pilots to fly them, the White House said Friday, a turnaround from President Joe Biden's monthslong refusal of requests from his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, for the aircraft.
- PM meeting with President Macron of France: 20 May 2023 Gov.UK 20 May 2023
- Prime Minister's meeting with the President of the Republic of France India MEA 20 May 2023
- G7 Leaders' Statement on Ukraine The White House 19 May 2023
- In Hiroshima, G7 Leaders Grapple With Nuclear Threat VOA 19 May 2023 -- As leaders of the Group of Seven richest democracies kick off their summit Friday in Hiroshima, Japan, with a visit to the city's Peace Memorial - a massive outdoor monument that captures the devastation caused by the atomic bomb - they pledged their commitment to "achieving a world without nuclear weapons with undiminished security for all."
- Army shows flexibility during exercise Australia DOD 18 May 2023 -- The Australian Army deployed a range of capabilities on Exercise Croix du Sud, the French Armed Forces-led humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training activity in New Caledonia.
- Joint Statement on Kosovo US Dept. of State 18 May 2023 -- The following is the text of a joint statement by the United States, France, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
- Readout of U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday Meeting with Chief of the French Navy Adm. Pierre Vandier US Navy Press Release 17 May 2023
- France Promises to Train Ukrainian Pilots in Bid to Curry Favor With US Sputnik 16 May 2023 -- Training Ukrainian pilots to fly French fighter jets is a protracted process, which may take at least two years, Moscow-based military expert Vasily Dandykin told Sputnik.
- France says will supply Ukraine with dozens of armored vehicles, light tanks Press TV 15 May 2023 -- France has pledged to send dozens of armored vehicles and light tanks to Ukraine in line with the West's unbridled support for Kiev in its war with Moscow.
- Joint Declaration by Ukraine and the French Republic President of Ukraine 15 May 2023 -- "The military support provided by France since the beginning of the war in order to allow Ukraine to defend itself continues, as new packages are being prepared, constantly taking into account the most urgent and immediate needs of Ukraine to strengthen its defence capabilities. France is aiming at providing full capacities in all areas. In the coming weeks, France will train and equip several battalions with tens of armored vehicles and light tanks including AMX-10RC."
- President of Ukraine met with President of France in Paris President of Ukraine 15 May 2023
- Latest in Ukraine: France Sending Tanks, Armored Vehicles VOA 15 May 2023 -- France announced it will provide tanks, armored vehicles and training for Ukrainian soldiers in a new wave of military aid as Ukraine prepares for an expected counteroffensive in its fight against a Russian invasion.
- Zelenskiy Travels To Paris After Being Hailed In Germany For Contributions To European Unity RFE/RL 14 May 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on May 14 flew to Paris for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, extending a tour of European capitals after accepting the Charlemagne Prize at a ceremony in Aachen, Germany.
- Readout for Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Vice Adm. Brad Cooper's Video Call with Joint Commander of the French Forces Deployed in the Indian Ocean Vice Adm. Emmanuel Slaars CENTCOM 14 May 2023 -- Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, spoke with Joint Commander of the French Forces Deployed in the Indian Ocean (ALINDIEN) Vice Adm. Emmanuel Slaars during a video call, May 13.
- Iran released French nationals based on good faith: Spox IRNA 12 May 2023 -- Spokesman of Iran's Foreign Ministry Nasser Kanaani has said that the judiciary system of the Islamic Republic released two French nationals in response to the French government's demand and based on humanitarian grounds.
- Iran releases two French nationals on humanitarian grounds, out of goodwill: Foreign Ministry Press TV 12 May 2023 -- Iran says it has released two French citizens jailed in separate cases on humanitarian grounds and out of its goodwill.
- Munich Group Ministerial Meeting on the Middle East Peace Process - Joint Declaration Germany Federal Foreign Office 11 May 2023 -- The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, France, Germany and Jordan met today (11 May) in Berlin within the Munich Group mechanism and consulted on measures needed to achieve a just and lasting peace.
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French Foreign Ministry Secretary General Descôtes US Dept. of State 11 May 2023
- FM Qin stresses Europe's strategic autonomy when visiting France Global Times 11 May 2023 -- France's proposition to stick to strategic autonomy has set up a model for healthy China-Europe ties, and will inject rationality into a Europe that is still bickering about a unified China policy, observers said after Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang stressed that the China-Europe relationship is not targeted at any third party, nor is it subjugated to or controlled by any third party.
- Chinese FM Qin Gang meets France's Colonna, says China-Europe relations should not be subject to third-party influence. Global Times 11 May 2023 -- China has always regarded Europe as a comprehensive strategic partner and advocated that the China-Europe relationship is not targeted at any third party, nor is it subjugated to or controlled by any third party, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang told his French counterpart Catherine Colonna in Paris on Wednesday.
- French-led NATO exercise ORION is first of its kind in over 30 years Army News 08 May 2023 -- U.S. Army and NATO allies work side by side in a French-led interoperability coalition training for the first time in over thirty years.
- Autralia supports French led Pacific disaster relief exercise Australia DOD 07 May 2023 -- More than 240 Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) personnel have returned from New Caledonia after participating in Exercise Croix du Sud 2023.
- From the sky to the sea Australia DOD 01 May 2023 -- An around-the-world journey by the Marine Nationale (French Navy) has allowed closer working ties to be forged with RAAF aviators.
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