The last thing that Paris should want is for these impressive birds to lose reputation on the export market after being shot down.

Fighting desperately to cling on to coal mines that were once the lifeblood of its industrial east, Ukraine's soldiers conceded they were struggling against intensifying Russian attacks.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday warned that Russia's war against Ukraine would not end "tomorrow or the day after" as Donald Trump, who pledged to quickly wind up the conflict, returned to the White House.

The Danish model delivered around €590 million of locally manufactured weapons to Ukraine in 2024, the Danish Ministry of Defence says. The Danes are among the top military aid donors to Ukraine in absolute terms, behind the U.S., Germany and the U.K., according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy’s Ukraine Support Tracker.

The 155th Mechanized Brigade was given French training and weaponry but has been beset by scandal since before it deployed to the front lines.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed that French Mirage 2000 fighter jets will be defending Ukraine's skies by the end of the first quarter, 2025. — Ukrinform.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that his country could hold peace talks with Ukraine, but ruled out speaking directly with President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he called "illegitimate".

The U.K., France and other allies have discussed the possibility of deploying peacekeeping troops to Ukraine as the war escalates.

Ukraine is set to receive Mirage 2000 jets from France by March 2025, enhancing its air capabilities and defense systems against electronic threats.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to discuss further support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict and the country’s European integration ambitions.

French President Emmanuel Macron says Europe must "wake up" and spend more on its defense as Trump returns, but how realistic is the suggestion?

UK and France explore deploying peacekeeping troops to Ukraine to support peace efforts amid ongoing conflict and rising tensions.- Watch Video on English Oneindia