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France Pledges €2 Billion in Military Aid to Ukraine
France will send €2 billion in military support to Ukraine, President Macron announced ahead of a key security summit in Paris.
Macron swears in angry exchange with residents of cyclone-hit Mayotte
Reuters
Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte, sparking anger at Macron over relief delays.
Residents of a cyclone-hit neighbourhood in Mayotte expressed frustration at French President Emmanuel Macron, who retorted that without France’s aid, the region would face worse hardships.
Visiting Mayotte after Cyclone Chido—the worst storm in 90 years—Macron addressed complaints about the lack of potable water, defending France's efforts and denouncing divisive rhetoric. Macron’s remarks sparked backlash from opposition politicians, who criticised them as insensitive.
With confirmed fatalities at 35, authorities fear thousands more may have perished, especially in inaccessible shantytowns.
The French government has scaled up relief efforts, distributing food and water. Macron highlighted France’s investments in Mayotte but pointed to challenges like undocumented migration, which has strained resources.
Concerns over migration have bolstered support for far-right parties, with Marine Le Pen securing 60% of the territory’s vote in 2022.
Macron concluded his visit with a crisis meeting before heading to Djibouti. Cyclone Chido also claimed lives in Mozambique and Malawi, compounding the region's devastation.
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Ukraine ceasefire
France's Macron held discussions with Zelenskyy and UK Prime Minister Starmer today
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer today, focusing on diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
03:58
Macron hits back at Russia, defends nuclear deterrence
French President Emmanuel Macron dismissed Russia’s criticism on Thursday, after the Kremlin warned him over nuclear rhetoric. Speaking at an EU summit in Brussels, he accused Moscow of imperialism and said Russia’s strong reaction showed his claims were true.
14:54
Russia - France
Lavrov: Moscow sees Macron’s nuclear rhetoric as a 'threat'
Russian FM Sergey Lavrov criticised Macron's nuclear remarks as a threat and dismissed his claims about Russia endangering Europe as “stupid.” He warned that deploying EU troops in Ukraine would mean direct war with Russia, equating it to NATO’s presence.
00:07
Macron says France may extend nuclear protection to European allies
French President Emmanuel Macron has signaled that France is open to extending its nuclear deterrent to European allies, warning that Russia now poses a direct threat to the continent.
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