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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

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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

‘This is the calm before a stormy winter in French politics’

President Macron must tackle inflation, an energy crisis and the war in Ukraine with an unstable Assemblée nationale - Simon Heffer gives his view

French armed forces regrets barring two Russians from tourist site

The two women were denied entry to the Château de Vincennes because of confusion over an internal military directive

‘President Macron, use the summer to plan France’s global future’

Columnist Simon Heffer has some thoughts on how the French leader could regain power at home and abroad

Macron praises Ukraine heroism on first trip to country since invasion

He said that Ukraine ‘must prevail’ in its opposition to Russia’s attack

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

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

Ukraine war

Letters: France should do more to support Ukraine

Arrests and suspected Russian link over coffins left by Eiffel Tower

Russia - but not Putin - to be part of D-Day commemorations in France

Russia, Ukraine, Gaza: Key points of Macron’s latest TV interview

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France to train 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers and send defence systems

France to offer aid to people in France housing Ukrainian refugees

Humanitarian ‘ship for Ukraine’ leaves French port with €8m of aid

‘This is the calm before a stormy winter in French politics’

French armed forces regrets barring two Russians from tourist site

‘President Macron, use the summer to plan France’s global future’

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Volunteer radio offers war reports in Russian from tiny French village

Macron praises Ukraine heroism on first trip to country since invasion

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Ukraine war: French public reassured that monthly sirens are tests

EU refuses to buy Russian gas with roubles: French suppliers diversify

Empty palaces - French president no better than Russian oligarchs

How can I help Ukraine from France: Host, donate, support

‘Macroner’: The new Ukrainian word for French president’s Putin calls

Bunker sales soar in France due to nuclear threats and war in Ukraine

France summons Russian ambassador after ‘film set’ Tweet

Six websites to help you support Ukrainian refugees in France

France and Germany prepare for Russian gas cut: what will effects be?

French sports brand Decathlon to close its shops in Russia

France’s fuel discount raised to maximum 18c per litre, instead of 15c

French group Auchan defends decision to stay in Russia as ‘human’

Macron announces plan to help citizens flee besieged Ukrainian city

Rising construction costs in France: Should you delay renovations?

Fears grow for staff at French group Leroy Merlin due to Russia stance

Air France raises prices: Will Ryanair and EasyJet follow?

French companies in Russia ‘sponsoring war machine’ says Zelensky

French brand Leroy Merlin accused of profiting from Ukraine war

Yachts, ski chalets, villas: France freezes €850m in Russian assets

We have space, time: Why we are hosting Ukrainians at our French homes

Time magazine to use French artist’s 45-metre Ukraine print on cover

Russian TV protest journalist refuses Macron’s offer of protection

War in Ukraine: Mock-up of Paris under attack urges action from West

French airline passengers face 20% rise in fares due to fuel costs

Is France giving financial aid to people who host Ukrainians as UK is?

Macron offers asylum to Russian TV editor who protested Ukraine war

Pressure mounts on French brands to close stores in Russia

Fuel price rises: France prepares more help for people who drive a lot

French fuel price rises: How much of what drivers pay is actually tax?

Russian threat to France’s internet connection is ‘credible’

Why French fuel prices are falling today (and why it will not last)

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

French flag-making companies ‘swamped’ by Ukrainian flag orders

How to give more money to help Ukraine (use France’s tax benefits)

Petrol theft and ‘siphoning’ on rise in France as fuel costs soar

Macron condemns attack on Ukraine nuclear site, promises new measures