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Russia's ‘Easter truce’ insincere, says France ahead of new Ukraine peace talks

France has responded with marked scepticism to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent call for an Easter truce in Ukraine, branding it a superficial gesture aimed more at appeasing Washington than paving the way for genuine peace.

Radio France Internationale

Russia's Easter truce in Ukraine was a 'charm offensive' for Trump, France says

France's foreign minister said the ceasefire declared by Moscow was aimed at preventing US President Donald Trump from getting 'impatient and angry'.

Euronews

New push to end the war in Ukraine gains ground in Paris talks

In a potential breakthrough, US, European and Ukrainian leaders meeting in Paris have hailed a renewed push to end the war in Ukraine as a constructive step toward peace. France said the talks marked the start of a “positive process” and confirmed a follow-up summit in London next week.

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EU sanctions Iranian prison and justice officials over 'unlawful' arrests of its citizens

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot welcomed the sanctions, describing Iran's actions as a "state policy" of hostage taking.

Euronews

Algeria orders 12 French embassy staff to leave the country within 40 hours

Paris says the decision is linked to the recent arrests in France of three Algerians suspected of kidnapping an Algerian influencer last year.

Euronews

EU targets Iranian prison and justice officials over arrests of its citizens

The European Union has imposed sanctions on seven Iranian prison and justice officials over what the it says is a politically motivated campaign by the Islamic Republic to detain its citizens

The Independent UK

Fresh diplomatic tension after Algeria expels French embassy staff

French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Monday threatened to retaliate if Algeria pursued an order to expel 12 members of staff at the French embassy over the next two days.

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French FM in Algeria to reset bilateral relations

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot is in Algiers on Sunday, at the invitation of the Algerian government, to plan ways to shore up bilateral relations which have been strained in recent months.

Radio France Internationale

Moscow's words are 'empty': Europeans pressure US to toughen stance on Russia

At a two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels, US allies doubt Russia's intentions to end the war in Ukraine and demand more action in response.

Euronews

'It has to be a quick answer': UK and France accuse Russia of delaying ceasefire talks

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Russia "owes" the US an answer to a ceasefire proposal Ukraine accepted three weeks ago.

Euronews

France warns of military conflict if nuclear talks with Iran collapse

France this week warned that failure to reach a nuclear agreement with Iran could lead to war, further raising tensions in an already volatile region.

Radio France Internationale

France and China edge closer to resolving cognac import trade dispute

Last year, Beijing announced provisional tariffs on European brandies after a majority of EU countries approved duties on electric vehicles made in China.

Euronews

Jean-Noël Barrot tells China's foreign minister 'a new Europe is emerging'

The French Foreign Minister's two-day visit to China is an opportunity to gauge Beijing's attitude toward Ukraine ahead of major talks on a possible European peacekeeping force.

Euronews

EU vows retaliation after Trump slaps 25 percent duty on foreign cars

The European Union has vowed to take "proportionate and necessary" action after US President Donald Trump announced steep new tariffs on all foreign-made cars, a move set to fuel tensions with trading partners worldwide.

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The Independent UK

France's foreign minister is in China to discuss Ukraine and trade issues

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has begun a two-day visit to China during which he is to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart on the Ukraine and a longstanding trade dispute between China and Europe

The Independent UK

France and Indonesia vow to boost safety in Indo-Pacific as tensions between EU and Beijing persist

France and Indonesia’s top diplomats have inked a new maritime security project aiming “to ensure peace and safety” at sea in the Indo-Pacific region

Euronews

France and Indonesia agree to boost Pacific security as tensions with China persist

The Indonesian naval chief of staff, Admiral Muhammad Ali, said the project would address various maritime security challenges, including piracy, terrorism and other illegal activities.

Euronews

French man returns home after nearly 900 days in Iranian prison

Olivier Grondeau, who had been held in Iran since October 2022, said earlier this year that Tehran was using him as a bargaining chip.

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The Guardian - UK

Iran releases French citizen imprisoned for more than 880 days

Diplomats now working to secure release of two more citizens after backpacker Olivier Grondeau finally freed

The Guardian - UK

Syrian defence ministry says military operation over and forces ‘paving way for life to return to normal’ – as it happened

Syria’s defence ministry spokesperson warns of further retribution against forces loyal to Assad

The Guardian - UK

France suggests partial one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine

Such a truce would determine whether Putin is ‘acting in good faith’, French foreign minister says

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: French foreign minister calls for month-long truce in Ukraine

Jean-Noël Barrot says pause could test whether Vladimir Putin is acting in good faith. Plus, Anora sweeps Oscars

The Guardian - AU

German citizen, 40, identified as Mannheim suspect after two killed as car driven into crowd – as it happened

Police say no evidence that more suspects were involved in incident which left several people badly injured

Radio France Internationale

PM Bayrou gathers ministers for immigration talks amid Franco-Algerian tensions

Prime Minister François Bayrou is bringing together key ministers this Wednesday to tackle one of France’s most pressing issues – managing migration flows more effectively.This comes as the French government remains divided on the best approach to immigration and growing tensions with Algeria.

The Guardian - UK

France’s role in upholding the rules-based international order – and its failure to do so

Letters: Dr Paula Gutlove applauds the French foreign minister’s views on shared global values and goals, but Dr Alexandra Hofer points out France’s double standards

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