11 Sep, 2025
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France, 25 other countries pledge troops for Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 countries have pledged to send troops to Ukraine after fighting ends, with the US role in the effort to be determined in the coming weeks. The pledge is part of a broader effort to provide security guarantees to Ukraine amid growing concerns about Russia’s intentions. Macron said, “we […]

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Germany, France push for secondary sanctions on Russia amid Ukraine war

The leaders of Europe’s two biggest economies, Germany and France, have called for secondary sanctions aimed at disrupting Russia’s war in Ukraine after holding the 25th Franco-German Council of Ministers. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to accelerate measures targeting Russia’s war machine, including “companies from third countries that support Russia’s […]

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Macron Threatens Sanctions on Israelis Over Gaza

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that France could impose sanctions on Israelis if the Israeli government fails to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Speaking in Singapore, Macron emphasized that the international community cannot remain passive while Palestinians face a deepening hunger crisis. “The humanitarian blockade is creating a situation that is untenable on […]