‘France leading West’s PARTY OF WAR’ | Kremlin hits back at Macron’s call for more sanctions
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‘France leading West’s PARTY OF WAR’ | Kremlin hits back at Macron’s call for more sanctions
Russia has slammed French President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of leading a “party of war” in NATO and the EU after he backed tougher sanctions on Moscow over the Ukraine conflict.
The Kremlin says France is escalating hybrid warfare and blocking diplomacy by sending Mirage 2000 jets to Kyiv.
Kremlin spokesperson Zakharova condemned the sanctions as an illegitimate trade war.
Putin demands Ukraine halt mobilization and withdraw from Russian-claimed territories before any meaningful ceasefire talks can begin.
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Zelensky, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, held a high-level phone call with Donald Trump on May 16. The emergency dialogue came as Russia refused a ceasefire and demanded full Ukrainian withdrawal from key regions it doesn't entirely control — Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. While Ukraine, led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, pushed for genuine negotiations, Putin declined direct talks and sent aide Vladimir Medinsky instead. The only breakthrough: a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner of war swap.
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Zelensky delivered a stunning rebuke to Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of being "afraid" to attend critical peace talks in Turkey. Speaking after the Istanbul summit collapsed with no major breakthroughs, Zelensky told European leaders—including French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz—that he was ready for a face-to-face meeting, but Putin chose to hide behind subordinates.
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Trump took a swipe at Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron over their Victory Day celebrations, claiming that while Russia and France were celebrating, it was America that actually won World War II. In a fiery remark, Trump said, "They helped, but without us, they’d be speaking German — maybe a little Japanese too"
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French President Emmanuel Macron has delivered a stark assessment of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, stating bluntly that Ukraine cannot retake territories already lost to Russia. Acknowledging that even Ukrainian authorities are aware of this, Macron emphasized the need for a united international effort to support Ukraine—without escalating into World War III. Calling for peace, he said Ukraine must be positioned strongly for negotiations and confirmed that Ukraine will not be joining NATO. Instead, Macron proposed a deployment of reassurance forces by willing allies, stationed far from the frontlines. The comments come ahead of planned peace talks in Istanbul, which remain deadlocked over Ukraine’s refusal to give up its territorial claims, including Crimea.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the Ukraine peace talks in Turkey, despite proposing them himself. The Kremlin has instead assigned presidential adviser Vladimir Medinsky to lead the delegation. President Trump is also skipping the summit, lowering hopes for any major breakthrough. While Ukraine’s Zelenskyy had demanded Putin’s presence, he is reportedly en route to Turkey. The US has sent Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other key envoys. A ceasefire proposal and prisoner exchange remain on the table amid the absence of top leaders from the historic talks.
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Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs
The two sides sat opposite each other at a U-shaped table in the Turkey's Dolmabahce Palace but remained far apart in their conditions for ending the war.
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Russia and Ukraine held their first direct peace talks in over three years on Friday in Turkey, marking a rare diplomatic engagement since the war began. Though the meeting lasted under two hours and yielded no major breakthroughs, both sides agreed to a significant 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap. Ukraine is pushing for direct talks between Presidents Zelenskyy and Putin. Each side will now submit a ceasefire proposal. While Ukrainian officials dismissed Russia’s demands as “non-starters,” both nations signaled a cautious willingness to keep talks alive.
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In a move that could shake up the already tense Middle East, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, just days after the US-Iran nuclear talks, mediated by Muscat, got underway. As the US and Iran try to navigate a fragile diplomatic path, Tehran has openly called for Russia’s involvement to tip the scales in their favor. With the shadow of potential military action looming, will Russia’s role escalate tensions even further, or is this a strategic power play for the future of nuclear diplomacy? Watch as global powers position themselves for a game-changing moment in the Middle East.
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On April 17, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russia’s Sergey Lavrov held a critical phone call amid rising global anticipation for a resolution to the Ukraine conflict. Rubio, speaking from Paris, emphasized America’s peace framework shared with Ukraine, France, and European allies. Lavrov affirmed Russia's openness to diplomacy. With next week's major diplomatic meetings on the horizon, both sides agreed on the urgent need for continuous dialogue. The U.S. proposal is gaining traction in Europe, offering a glimmer of hope for lasting peace in Ukraine.
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German, UK defence ministers meet in Berlin to discuss ways to further support Ukraine
The European Union military chief announced that the bloc plans to double its heavy calibre ammunition delivery to Ukraine this year to better equip Kyiv in its fight against Moscow.
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