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French Foreign Minister dismisses further talks with Russia, citing misleading statements after defense chiefs' call
French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné has stated that he is no longer interested in "discussions with Russian officials" following recent contacts between the defense chiefs of France and Russia, according to France 24.
"Today, it is not in our interest to discuss with Russian officials, as the press releases they issue are false," the minister declared.
On April 3, French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu had a phone call with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoygu, marking the first …
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Greece considers selling 32 F-16 fighters to Ukraine
The Greek government is considering supplying Ukraine with up to 32 F-16 fighters. However, France's approval is required before proceeding, reports News Break. According to a source, Greece plans to sell 108 decommissioned fighters, including 32 F-16C/-D Block 30s, 24 Mirage 2000-5 Mk. 2s, and 33 F-4E PI2000s.
Additionally, it is reported that in July 2022, a relevant parliamentary committee approved the sale of these fighters and associated equipment – spare parts, simulators, instruments, …
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Dutch Defense Minister: Netherlands to supply Ukraine with 24 F-16 fighter jets by summer
Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren has indicated that the Netherlands plans to supply Ukraine with a total of 24 F-16 fighter jets.
"They will be transferred to Ukraine as soon as everything is ready. This is contingent on the training of Ukrainian pilots and maintenance staff, as well as on the necessary infrastructure," Ollongren said in an interview with Ukrinform.
Ollongren also discussed the types of weapons needed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to win the war.
The head of the …
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Largest ship since Russia’s invasion: Captain Leonidas departs Ukrainian port with record cargo
The vessel Captain Leonidas, the largest ship to call at a Ukrainian port since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, departed from the port of Pivdennyi, the Ministry of Communities, Territories, and Infrastructure Development reported.
The Ministry noted that this Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier exported 195,700 tonnes of cargo. "The ship is 300 meters long, 50 meters wide, with a deadweight of over 203,000 tonnes," the statement reads.
The Administration of Sea Ports clarified that …
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Media: NATO debates Ukraine membership in exchange for ceding Russian-occupied territories
NATO representatives are discussing the possibility of Ukraine relinquishing regions occupied by Russia in exchange for guaranteed NATO membership, according to La Repubblica.
The Italian newspaper says while this scenario is not on the official agenda, it is increasingly brought up informally, particularly ahead of forthcoming presidential elections in the United States.
The report draws parallels with Western Germany post-World War II, which was divided, with the Soviet Union taking control …