French party leader says Americans should return Statue of Liberty ‘Apparently you despise it…so she’ll be very happy here with us’
New poll: How do people in France view relationship with the US? The study also asked about Ukraine’s President Zelensky, military aid, and joining NATO
President Macron to make a TV speech to nation tonight The broadcast will address this ‘moment of great uncertainty’ amid international tensions about the war in Ukraine
magazine Letters: France should do more to support Ukraine Connexion reader wants to start crowdfunding campaign to help war effort
Arrests and suspected Russian link over coffins left by Eiffel Tower The five coffins were draped in French flags
Russia - but not Putin - to be part of D-Day commemorations in France Russians who contributed to the Allied victory should be honoured without ‘outcast’ president, a Russian history expert says
Russia, Ukraine, Gaza: Key points of Macron’s latest TV interview The president said ‘all options were possible’ with regards to Ukraine. Critics accused him of ‘fanning the flames of war’ for political gain
Russia, Ukraine, Gaza: Key points of Macron’s latest TV interview The president said ‘all options were possible’ with regards to Ukraine. Critics accused him of ‘fanning the flames of war’ for political gain
‘Hoisting EU flag as a compulsory sign of peace looks ridiculous’ With war raging in Ukraine, journalist Nabila Ramdani thinks Macron’s new flag policy is personal and trivial
French reservist sends 22,000 tins of Breton pâté to Ukrainian sailors It is not the first time Hénaff pâté has been on a daring voyage - in 2016 it was sent to the International Space Station!
Volunteers helping Ukrainian families settle in France A British-run association in western France has been providing housing for Ukrainian families and is selling cookbooks and Christmas cards to raise funds
France to train 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers and send defence systems The soldiers will be assigned to French units for several weeks, with training across three core areas — although the army minister stressed that this does not mean that France is at war
France to offer aid to people in France housing Ukrainian refugees Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne said she ‘paid tribute’ to everyone involved and that aid would begin from late November
Humanitarian ‘ship for Ukraine’ leaves French port with €8m of aid The Aknoul left the Port of Marseille carrying more than 1,000 tonnes of supplies, which will help with rebuilding efforts in bombed cities
‘Cold War 2.0 with Russia and China’ - former French ambassador to US Jean-David Levitte speaks to The Connexion’s Théophile Larcher about what lies ahead for the Western world following the war in Ukraine
Which French companies have withdrawn from Russia (and which have not) Data shows that France proportionally has more businesses still fully operating in Russia than many other countries, including the UK and the US
French company Renault pulls out of Russia: Why has it taken so long? It comes as a report shows nearly 50% of all top French companies operating in Russia have not made any move to withdraw or reduce activity there
Second-hand car prices to rise in France amid new car part shortages The supply chain has been disrupted by Covid and the war in Ukraine. We look at tips from an expert when buying a used vehicle
Ukraine war: French public reassured that monthly sirens are tests Civil defence sirens are tested across France on the first Wednesday each month, but do you know what the siren sounds like in the event of real danger?
EU refuses to buy Russian gas with roubles: French suppliers diversify The European Commission has warned member states that they must now prepare for Russian gas supply to be cut
Empty palaces - French president no better than Russian oligarchs Journalist Nabila Ramdani looks at how luxury excess is acceptable in France where the president himself can live like a billionaire
How can I help Ukraine from France: Host, donate, support We outline where you can find anti-war demonstrations, give money or aid, or sign up to host displaced people. This document will be updated as appropriate
‘Macroner’: The new Ukrainian word for French president’s Putin calls The verb refers to someone who ‘appears worried about a situation, but does nothing’
Bunker sales soar in France due to nuclear threats and war in Ukraine France has more nuclear power stations than most countries but fewer bunkers - global events and concern over nuclear safety are pushing up sales
France summons Russian ambassador after ‘film set’ Tweet The ambassador will answer to the French foreign minister after a now-deleted post that suggested the civilian attacks in the Ukrainian town of Bucha had been staged
Six websites to help you support Ukrainian refugees in France What supplies are urgently needed, where to volunteer and how to host Ukrainian refugees in your French home
France and Germany prepare for Russian gas cut: what will effects be? Vladimir Putin demands the gas be paid for in roubles, Europe refuses. We look at what consequences there could be and what the government is doing about it
French sports brand Decathlon to close its shops in Russia The company cited issues with its supply chain as the reason behind the decision
France’s fuel discount raised to maximum 18c per litre, instead of 15c The reduction will apply from next Friday (April 1)
French group Auchan defends decision to stay in Russia as ‘human’ The international CEO has said the company is remaining operational in the country so as not to deprive its employees of income, and to limit the effect of inflation on ordinary ‘civilians’
Macron announces plan to help citizens flee besieged Ukrainian city Around 100,000 people are said to trapped in Mariupol, which has faced heavy bombardment by Russian forces
Rising construction costs in France: Should you delay renovations? The effects of the Ukraine war are hitting France’s construction industry. We look at what two experts say about the idea of putting off work for the moment
Fears grow for staff at French group Leroy Merlin due to Russia stance The company’s refusal to stop operations in Russia have sparked growing condemnation, including from Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky
Air France raises prices: Will Ryanair and EasyJet follow? As traditional airlines increase ticket prices to account for soaring fuel costs, low-cost carriers have so far declined to do the same
French companies in Russia ‘sponsoring war machine’ says Zelensky The Ukrainian president told the French parliament today that brands such as Renault and Auchan ‘must pull out of the Russian market’
French brand Leroy Merlin accused of profiting from Ukraine war ‘Since the disappearance of certain companies from the market, we are open to proposals on the increase of supply,’ the brand’s Russian bosses reportedly wrote in a letter
Yachts, ski chalets, villas: France freezes €850m in Russian assets The finance minister confirmed that the state is now ‘working to ensure that it will not just be a matter of freezing assets, but also of seizing them’
We have space, time: Why we are hosting Ukrainians at our French homes France is preparing to welcome up to 100,000 displaced people from Ukraine. We speak to two separate British women living in Normandy who are getting involved in accommodating them
Time magazine to use French artist’s 45-metre Ukraine print on cover The artwork, showing a smiling girl, was presented in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv earlier this week, and held aloft by over 100 volunteers
Russian TV protest journalist refuses Macron’s offer of protection The French president offered Marina Ovsyannikova asylum on Tuesday after she protested the Ukraine war on live TV, but she has said she will not leave Russia
War in Ukraine: Mock-up of Paris under attack urges action from West The fictional video reflects what an air strike on the city may look like, with its French creator stating: ‘An intervention must be made. The sky must be closed’ over Ukraine
French airline passengers face 20% rise in fares due to fuel costs Industry experts say the crisis in Ukraine has hit the sector hard as it struggles to recover from the financial impact of the pandemic
Is France giving financial aid to people who host Ukrainians as UK is? British households offering to take someone in can receive a tax-free payment of £350 per month for up to a year
Macron offers asylum to Russian TV editor who protested Ukraine war Marina Ovsyannikova ran into the background of a live news broadcast yesterday with a sign reading ‘stop the war’ and ‘don’t believe the propaganda’
Pressure mounts on French brands to close stores in Russia Auchan, Decathlon and Leroy Merlin have been the subject of protests and calls for boycotts after the offensive in Ukraine
Fuel price rises: France prepares more help for people who drive a lot This is in addition to the government announcement of a 15 cent per litre discount on fuel
French fuel price rises: How much of what drivers pay is actually tax? The cost of the fuels and their refining process only account for 30% of prices
Russian threat to France’s internet connection is ‘credible’ France’s reliance on international servers makes it (and Europe) particularly vulnerable to a cyberattack or hostile cutting of deep sea fibre optic cables
Why French fuel prices are falling today (and why it will not last) The drop could bring prices back down below €2 per litre in some stations
Use of car-sharing apps soars in France as fuel prices hit €2 a litre Use of car-sharing apps soars in France as fuel prices hit €2 a litre
France prepares to welcome 50,000 to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees The head of a new crisis unit dedicated to supporting people fleeing the war has said the country is expecting their arrival over the coming weeks
French flag-making companies ‘swamped’ by Ukrainian flag orders Orders have jumped from a handful to a thousand. The spike is comparable to a World Cup Final or the November 2015 terror attacks
How to give more money to help Ukraine (use France’s tax benefits) You can get 75% back on donations up to €1,000 to certain associations. We list five reliable organisations that qualify and whose actions will support people in Ukraine
Petrol theft and ‘siphoning’ on rise in France as fuel costs soar Businesses and individuals report more cases of people stealing fuel from tanks. Some areas are now selling petrol or diesel for around €2 per litre and rising
Macron condemns attack on Ukraine nuclear site, promises new measures The French president has said he will propose concrete measures to ensure the safety of Ukraine’s five nuclear power plants in the wake of Russian aggression
