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France & Russia — Ministry of Defence (Russia)

10 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026

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France: France summoned the Russian ambassador and was a target of cyber attacks.
Russia — Ministry of Defence (Russia): GRU officials and Unit 29155 were sanctioned for directing cyber operations.
Jul 13, 2026 · 43 articles
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France: France>>> is among the European allies working with Ukraine>>> to initiate peace talks with Russia>>>. Its leaders are involved in discussions regarding a potential diplomatic solution.
Russia — Ministry of Defence (Russia): The Russia — Ministry of Defence (Russia)>>> has warned Vladimir Putin>>> about the unsustainable cost of the war, indicating internal pressure within Russia>>> regarding military spending and the economy.
Jun 03, 2026 · 7 articles
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France: France, as co-developer of SCALP, is involved in plans for local production in Ukraine. Macron was expected to join the Coalition of the willing meeting.
Russia — Ministry of Defence (Russia): Reported intercepting drones and striking Ukrainian ports.
Aug 24, 2026 · 30 articles
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France: Condemned the Russian strikes and airspace violation, aligning with Western criticism and supporting Ukraine's position.
Russia — Ministry of Defence (Russia): Claimed strikes targeted military facilities and vessels, justifying the attacks. Its actions drive the conflict and international response.
Jul 31, 2026 · 7 articles
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Domestic
France: France becomes Nadezhdin's destination, symbolically hosting a Russian opposition figure, with no direct economic impact.
Russia — Ministry of Defence (Russia): Barred Nadezhdin's candidacy in 2024 and registered Russia — Yabloko's participation, playing a key role in electoral control.
Aug 03, 2026 · 6 articles
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France: France's Foreign Ministry spokesman called Russia's threat 'new intimidation from Moscow', indicating a rejection of Russia's demands.
Russia — Ministry of Defence (Russia): The Russia — Ministry of Defence (Russia) stated that the recent strikes targeted military-industrial facilities in Ukraine and were a response to previous Ukrainian attacks, justifying Russia's continued aggression.
May 26, 2026 · 143 articles
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France: France's leaders met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss supporting ceasefire talks in Ukraine.
Russia — Ministry of Defence (Russia): The Russia — Ministry of Defence (Russia)>>> reported downing Ukrainian drones and acknowledged a civilian casualty in the Russia — Belgorod Oblast>>>.
Jun 09, 2026 · 24 articles
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France: France part of anti-ballistic missile coalition.
Russia — Ministry of Defence (Russia): Russian defense ministry reported downing Ukrainian drones.
Jul 12, 2026 · 317 articles
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France: Planned meeting on alternative anti-missile system with Ukraine.
Russia — Ministry of Defence (Russia): The Russia — Ministry of Defence (Russia) has warned against Western arms deliveries and struck Ukrainian facilities.
Apr 20, 2026 · 131 articles
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Jan 01, 2026 · 19 articles
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