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February 2025 - France Special Weapons News
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- EU will 'do the same' if US implements tariff hikes: French finance minister Press TV 27 Feb 2025 -- French Finance Minister Eric Lombard has said the European Union will retaliate with tit-for-tat measures if the United States imposes tariffs on European products.
- Statement marking 10 years since the death of Boris Nemtsov Canada 27 Feb 2025 -- Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania and Sweden today issued the following statement marking 10 years since the death of Boris Nemtsov.
- French suppliers ready to support AFP modernization: envoy Philippine News Agency 26 Feb 2025 -- The French defense industry is ready to hold talks with the Philippines over the government's plan to modernize the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) under its Re-Horizon 3 program, French Ambassador Marie Fontanel said.
- U.S., France align on Ukraine-Russia peace but split over aid fairness People's Daily 26 Feb 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump and visiting French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday agreed on realizing lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia, but Macron publicly refuted Trump's claim that the situation was "unfair" to the United States in terms of how the country and its European allies provided aid to Ukraine.
- Macron-Trump meeting highlights divide on Ukraine between Europe, U.S. People's Daily 26 Feb 2025 -- French President Emmanuel Macron, following extensive discussions with European leaders over the past few days, met with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump in the White House on Monday in a bid to let the collective voice of Europe on the Ukraine crisis be heard.
- The Presidents of Ukraine and France Coordinated Next Steps for Achieving Guaranteed Peace President of Ukraine 25 Feb 2025
- PM call with President Macron of France: 25 February 2025 Gov.UK 25 Feb 2025
- Kremlin disinformation campaigns aim to discredit French military in Sahel, analysts say VOA 25 Feb 2025 -- On Feb. 20, Ivory Coast became the latest African nation to expel French troops, taking control of the last remaining French military base in the country.
- France offers nuclear shield to Europe as US threatens to withdraw forces: Report Press TV 25 Feb 2025 -- France has reportedly expressed readiness to use its nuclear deterrent to help protect Europe against potential threats amid US plans to withdraw its forces from the continent.
- Macron Meets Trump At White House As Both Leaders Tout Potential Peace Deal On Ukraine RFE/RL 25 Feb 2025 -- French President Emmanuel Macron on February 24 said that a truce between Ukraine and Russia could be agreed "in the weeks to come" but also warned that peace cannot mean the "surrender" of Ukraine.
- Aircraft carrier 1st visit seen to broaden PH-France military ties Philippine News Agency 24 Feb 2025 -- France hopes to see broader military cooperation with the Philippines following the historic visit of its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.
- Trump Says Putin Ready To Accept European Peacekeepers RFE/RL 24 Feb 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to accept European peacekeepers ahead of talks with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, on ways to end the war in Ukraine.
- Trump hosts French leader to discuss Ukraine endgame VOA 24 Feb 2025 -- President Donald Trump said Monday he's nearing a deal with Ukraine and with Russia to end the war in Ukraine after a packed day of meetings at the White House with French President Emmanuel Macron.
- Estonian and French Defence Ministers discussed the future of European and Ukrainian security in Tallinn Estonia MoD 24 Feb 2025 -- Today, Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur hosted French Minister of Defence Sébastien Lecornu in Tallinn.
- PM call with President Macron of France: 23 February 2025 Gov.UK 23 Feb 2025
- AFP, French Navy conduct maritime cooperative activity in WPS Philippine News Agency 22 Feb 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced on Friday night that it has conducted a maritime cooperative activity (MCA) with the French Navy's Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group.
- AFP: Aircraft carrier's visit shows growing PH-France defense ties Philippine News Agency 21 Feb 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday welcomed the visit of the 42,500-ton French aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle and its escorts, which are expected to arrive in the country on Saturday.
- French aircraft carrier to make stops in Subic, Manila Philippine News Agency 21 Feb 2025 -- French carrier strike group (CSG), composed of aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its escort, is set to arrive in Subic Bay and Manila as part of its Clemenceau 25 mission in the Indo-Pacific region, the French Embassy in Manila said Friday.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy Held Phone Conversations with Leaders of Denmark, South Africa, Finland, Canada, Norway, and France President of Ukraine 21 Feb 2025
- Joint Statement on the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) Steering Committee Inaugural Meeting US Dept. of State 20 Feb 2025 -- The Governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America held the inaugural meeting of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) Steering Committee in Washington, DC on February 19, 2025 and released the following statement.
- France pulls out from sole military base in Ivory Coast Press TV 20 Feb 2025 -- France has pulled out from its sole military base in Ivory Coast, ending decades of its military presence in the West African nation.
- US, France want mercenaries deployed in south Lebanon: Report Press TV 19 Feb 2025 -- The United States and France have reportedly suggested that mercenaries called private contractors should be deployed in south Lebanon in a bid to encourage Israel into a full withdrawal of its forces from the country.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron Discussed Steps Toward a Just Peace President of Ukraine 19 Feb 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Transatlantic Quint Foreign Ministers US Dept. of State 18 Feb 2025 -- "Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom and the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, immediately following his meeting with Russia's foreign minister earlier today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia."
- Presidents of Ukraine and France Discussed Outcomes of European Leaders' Meeting in Paris President of Ukraine 18 Feb 2025
- France Prepares To Hostecond Ukraine War Summit With Other European Countries, Canada RFE/RL 18 Feb 2025 -- France will host a second meeting to discuss the war in Ukraine and European security, but will invite Canada and other European countries not present at the earlier emergency summit this week in Paris.
- European leaders hold crisis security talks as US signals transatlantic reset VOA 17 Feb 2025 -- European leaders held a crisis security meeting Monday in Paris after a blizzard of diplomatic interventions by Washington in recent days that have raised doubts over the U.S. commitment to the transatlantic alliance, the bedrock of European security.
- European leaders gather for emergency summit on defense, Ukraine VOA 17 Feb 2025 -- European leaders called for beefing up their defense spending Monday after a Paris summit on Ukraine and the region's security — amid concerns about an aggressive Russia and declining support from Washington. The emergency meeting comes ahead of U.S.-Russian talks on ending the war in Ukraine — which it appears could leave out the Europeans.
- European leaders discuss being left out from US-Russian talks on Ukraine VOA 17 Feb 2025 -- French President Emmanuel Macron hosted European leaders Monday for talks focused on the U.S. push to start Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, seemingly set to proceed without the involvement of European officials.
- Europe holds summit on Ukraine amid concerns of being potentially sidelined by US Global Times 17 Feb 2025 -- European leaders are gathering on Monday for an emergency summit to discuss the Ukraine crisis, amid a deepening breach with Washington and growing concerns that the Trump administration could leave Brussels out of any talks on ending Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- HRH the Crown Prince and French President Discuss Regional and International Developments in Phone Call SPA 16 Feb 2025 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call today from French President Emmanuel Macron.
- Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Quint Foreign Ministers US Dept. of State 15 Feb 2025
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Margins of the Munich Security Conference US Dept. of State 15 Feb 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
- PH, French militaries eye expanded defense cooperation Philippine News Agency 14 Feb 2025 -- The Philippines and France militaries are planning to expand their defense ties and bilateral cooperation.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron Discussed the Development of a Joint Strategy for Ukraine, the United States and Europe President of Ukraine 15 Feb 2025
- Joint statement on Syria Canada 14 Feb 2025 -- Statement by the Governments of France, Syria, Bahrain, Canada, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, the Secretary General of the League of Arab States and the Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.
- India-France Bilateral Dialogue on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, Paris (February 14, 2025) India MEA 14 Feb 2025 -- India-France Bilateral Dialogue on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation was held on February 14, 2025 in Paris, France.
- France says NATO members facing 'moment of truth' on alliance's future Press TV 13 Feb 2025 -- France's defense minister has told members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization that NATO is facing a "real moment of truth" which will determine the military alliance's global influence in upcoming years.
- G5+ STATEMENT Spain MFA 12 Feb 2025 -- France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain, United-Kingdom, EEAS, European Commission
- Weimar+ Statement by Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the European External Action Service and the European Commission Germany Federal Foreign Office 12 Feb 2025 -- "We are ready to enhance our support for Ukraine. We commit to its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia's war of aggression."
- India - France Joint Statement on the visit of Shri Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India to France India PIB 12 Feb 2025 -- At the invitation of the President of the French Republic, H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron, the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, paid a visit to France on 10-12 February 2025.
- Prime Minister holds bilateral talks with President of France (February 12, 2025) India MEA 12 Feb 2025 -- In a special gesture reflecting the personal rapport between the two leaders, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron flew together from Paris to Marseille in the French Presidential Aircraft yesterday.
- Transcript of Special briefing by MEA on Prime Minister's visit to France (February 12, 2025) India MEA 12 Feb 2025
- Vance stakes claim to US leadership in AI VOA 11 Feb 2025 -- U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance on Tuesday vowed that the United States would maintain its leadership position in the development of advanced artificial intelligence and warned leaders of other countries not to adopt regulatory standards that might "kill" the new technology "just as it's taking off."
- Europe announces plans to ease AI regulations in bid to become heavyweight VOA 11 Feb 2025 -- Europe says it will ease regulations on artificial intelligence at a key AI summit in Paris on Feb. 11, 2025, that brought together the U.S. and other global tech giants and politicians. But some experts see bigger challenges stalling the bloc's ambitions to be an AI heavyweight, from the need to pool resources to attracting more investment and talent.
- Andriy Yermak Had a Phone Call with the Diplomatic Advisor to the President of France President of Ukraine 11 Feb 2025
- Exclusive: Russia says E3 cannot legally 'snap back' sanctions on Iran IRNA 11 Feb 2025 -- Russia says that Britain, France, and Germany, known informally as the E3, do not have the right to "snap back" sanctions on Iran, as they have not implemented the requirements of U.N. Security Council Resolution 2231, which enshrines the now-stalled nuclear deal with Tehran.
- Exercise links RAAF and French Navy fliers in Darwin Australia DOD 11 Feb 2025 -- The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) flew into the new year with strengthened collaboration alongside France's Carrier Strike Group, as French-led Exercise Rastaban 25 unfolded in Australia's northern region.
- France Officially Backs Neo-Nazis in Ukraine - Russian Foreign Ministry Sputnik 09 Feb 2025 -- Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova sat down with Sputnik to focus on a spate of pressing issues, including those related to the Ukraine conflict and the Moscow-Washington relations.
- Steller 2025 exercise shows Philippine attempts to expand foreign military presence in SCS: expert Global Times 09 Feb 2025 -- US forces will participate in Exercise Pacific Steller 2025, a multi-large deck event (MLDE) hosted by the French Navy in the Philippine Sea beginning February 8, according to the website of Commander of the US Pacific Fleet.
- France, Japan, U.S. Partner in Multi-Large Deck Event in Philippine Sea US Navy 06 Feb 2025 -- U.S. forces will participate in Exercise Pacific Steller 2025, a multi-large deck event (MLDE) hosted by the French Navy in the Philippine Sea beginning Feb. 8. The exercise will involve ships from the U.S. Navy's Vinson Carrier Strike Group (VINCSG), the French Carrier Strike Group, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
- Ukraine Welcomes Deliveries Of Mirage, F-16 Fighter Jets To Strengthen Air Defenses RFE/RL 06 Feb 2025 -- France and the Netherlands delivered fighter jets to Ukraine, giving Kyiv a major boost in its ability to defend Ukrainian airspace amid an almost daily barrage of Russian attacks.
- France delivers first Mirage jets to Ukraine for war with Russia Press TV 06 Feb 2025 -- The French military has supplied Ukraine with an unspecified number of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets, along with the necessary technical expertise to operate them.
- Consolidation of International Support and Ukraine's Accession to the EU: The Presidential Office Hosted a Meeting With the Minister for Foreign Trade of France President of Ukraine 06 Feb 2025
- French PM survives no-confidence vote VOA 05 Feb 2025 -- France's prime minister survived a no-confidence vote by parliament on Wednesday after he invoked special constitutional powers to force through the country's 2025 budget.
- Chadians who worked for now-departed French troops appeal to government for jobs VOA 04 Feb 2025 -- More than 400 civilians rendered jobless by the departure of French troops from Chad are asking the government to hire them and provide the job benefits they had when they worked for the French. The last French troops left Chad on January 31, following an order by President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno.
- G7 Foreign Ministers' statement on the escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo UK FCDO 02 Feb 2025 -- G7 Foreign Ministers have issued the following statement strongly condemning the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the the capture of Minova, Saké and Goma.
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