Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany and President Emmanuel Macron of France have had strained relations with Ukraine’s leaders since Russia invaded, struggling to balance support for Kyiv with the rising economic costs of the war.
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Macron Says He Wants a Ukraine Victory, But Underlines Talks as Necessary
During a visit to Romania, the French president appeared intent on addressing criticism that he was placing pressure on Kyiv to enter into peace talks.
Pro-Macron Forces Expected to Prevail but Face Left-Wing Challenge
The French president’s party and its centrist allies were neck and neck with a left-wing alliance in France’s first round of parliamentary elections.
French Elections: Pro-Macron Forces Expected to Prevail After First Round
The French president’s party and its centrist allies were neck and neck with a left-wing alliance in France’s first round of parliamentary elections.
What to Know About France’s Parliamentary Elections
President Emmanuel Macron is looking to secure a majority that will pass his bills during his second term, but a reinvigorated alliance of left-wing parties hopes to thwart him.
Newly United, French Left Hopes to Counter President in Upcoming Vote
Left-wing parties have joined forces ahead of France’s two-stage parliamentary elections, hoping to revive their fortunes and put a break on President Emmanuel Macron’s agenda.
Newly United, French Left Hopes to Counter President in Upcoming Vote
Left-wing parties have joined forces ahead of France’s two-stage parliamentary elections, hoping to revive their fortunes and put a brake on President Emmanuel Macron’s agenda.
Struggling in Ukraine’s East, Russian Forces Strike in Kyiv
Vladimir Putin threatened “to strike targets we haven’t hit before” if Western nations proceed with plans to send long-range missiles to Ukraine.
As Battles Rage, Ukraine Rejects Macron Plea Not to ‘Humiliate’ Russia
Amid reports of battlefield gains by Ukraine, an official angrily rejected Mr. Macron’s advice, saying it “can only humiliate France.”
French Diplomats to Strike Over Macron’s Foreign Service Overhaul
President Emmanuel Macron wants more flexibility to move senior officials between roles, but diplomats see a demotion and potential cronyism.