France, Russia and Ukraine

Is France negotiating with Russia, without Ukraine?
Russia's head of diplomacy, Sergei Lavrov, said as much at a recent press conference. On December 26, the day after Christmas, Sergei Lavrov claimed that France had tried to establish “a dialogue on the Ukrainian question” with Moscow,
France proposed Russia dialogue on Ukraine behind Kyiv's back – Russian Foreign Minister
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that France has repeatedly appealed to Russia through closed channels, proposing that they establish a dialogue on the Russian-Ukrainian war without Ukraine's participation.
Russia Says France Sought 'Dialogue' Without Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday said France had tried to establish "dialogue" with Moscow on Ukraine but without Kyiv's participation -- a claim that was dismissed by Paris as "intemperate".
France's secret dialogues with Russia on Ukraine conflict
Sergei Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, claims that France proposed a dialogue with Russia about the war in Ukraine without involving Kyiv. They reportedly approached Moscow multiple times. Many reports from Russian media or government representatives are elements of propaganda.
Lavrov Claims France Sought Dialogue on Ukraine War Without Kyiv
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Thursday that France tried to engage with Moscow in talks about the Ukraine war without the participation of Kyiv. "On several occasions, our French colleagues have appealed through confidential channels: 'Let us help,
Europe Still Clings to Russia Gas With Record LNG Flow This Year
The European Union boosted imports of Russian liquefied natural gas against the backdrop of deepening tensions over pipeline ...
France’s military is being ousted from more African countries. Here’s why
It’s been a tumultuous month for France and its relationship with former colonies in Africa, as its influence on the ...
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France Says Russia Seeking To Manipulate Influencers In Europe
France on Wednesday accused Russia of seeking to manipulate French and other European social media influencers, saying Moscow was employing varied and fast-evolving digital interference tactics. ...
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Russia detains Uzbek suspect in killing of chemical weapons general
Russia said it had detained a suspect on Wednesday who confessed to planting the bomb which killed Lieutenant General Igor ...
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Russia Warns Against "Hypotheses" In Azerbaijan Airlines Crash
Azerbaijani and US officials believe a Russian surface-to-air missile caused the deadly crash of an Azerbaijani passenger jet ...
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Russia-Ukraine War
Russia is pushing toward Pokrovsk ... for her stories about life in parts of occupied Ukraine. With Germany and France both in political turmoil, the new administration of Donald J.
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Moscow denounces France for attempting “dialogue” without Kiev
Russia's head of diplomacy, Sergei Lavrov, said as much at a recent press conference. On Boxing Day, Sergei Lavrov claimed ...