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France on Back Foot in Africa

France on the back foot in Africa after Chadian snub

A French plan to significantly reduce its military presence in West and central Africa risks backfiring and further diminishing the former colonial power's influence in the region at a time when Russia is gaining ground.

The New York Times · 13h

France Loses its Longtime Military Partner in Africa, Chad

The decision by Chad is another blow to what remained of France’s military influence in the troubled stretch of countries below the Sahara, where Russia’s influence has been growing.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Chad Ends Defence Cooperation Agreement With France

Chad's government has terminated a revised 2019 defence cooperation agreement with France, a statement by its foreign ministry said Thursday. The statement said the central African nation, a key Western ally in the fight against jihadists in the region,

Russia Waging 'Reckless' Sabotage Campaign In Europe

The Telegraph on MSN · 15h

Russia has launched a ‘staggeringly reckless campaign of sabotage’ in Europe, says MI6 chief

The head of MI6 has said a “staggeringly reckless campaign of Russian sabotage” has been uncovered in Europe. Speaking at the British embassy in Paris, Sir Richard Moore said Russia was trying to “sow fear about the consequences of aiding Ukraine and challenge Western resolve in so doing”.

The Washington Post · 1d

UK intelligence chief accuses Russia of 'staggeringly reckless' sabotage campaign

The head of Britain’s foreign intelligence service says Russia is conducting a “staggeringly reckless” sabotage campaign against Ukraine’s allies that risks dangerously escalating the conflict

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Russia Behind 'Staggeringly Reckless' Sabotage in Europe, UK Spy Chief Says

British security services have uncovered a "staggeringly reckless campaign" of Russian sabotage in Europe, that comes as Russia also resorts to nuclear sabre-rattling to deter countries from backing Ukraine,

Russia, Ukraine

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 2h

Intelligence chief: Russia’s targeting Ukraine’s backers

The head of Britain's foreign intelligence service said Friday that Russia is conducting a "staggeringly reckless" sabotage campaign against Ukraine's Western allies, and that his spies are working to stop the consequences from spiraling out of control.

The New York Times · 1d

Ukraine Faces Power Outages as Russia Targets Energy Infrastructure

Russian President Vladimir V. Putin said the attacks were a response to Ukraine’s hitting Russian territory with U.S.-made long-range missiles last week.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Russia hits Ukrainian energy facilities, Kyiv sees 'despicable escalation'

Russia unleashed its second big attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure this month on Thursday, triggering deep power cuts across the country. President Vladimir Putin said Moscow had struck in response to Ukraine's strikes on Russian territory with U.

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France's Macron reaffirms support for Ukraine in call with Zelenskiy

French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed his support for Ukraine and reiterated his condemnation of an escalation in ...

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France and UK authorise strikes deep into Russia with SCALP and Storm Shadow missiles – Le Figaro

France and the UK, following the US, have reportedly granted Ukraine permission to use their long-range SCALP and Storm ...

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Chad ends a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler

Chad’s government says it is ending a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler, to redefine the ...

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Russia warns Britain and France against sending soldiers-for-hire to Ukraine

Moscow dismisses reports of British and French talks being ‘reactivated’ in wake of Donald Trump’s election win ...

Ukrainska Pravda on MSN12d

France comments on possibility of allowing Ukraine to carry out long-range strike into Russia

France commented on its readiness to grant Ukraine permission for long-range strikes deep into Russian territory. Source: ...

LBC4d

Russia cautions UK and France against deploying soldiers-for-hire to Ukraine

The Kremlin has rejected reports suggesting that Britain and France are in talks to send troops to Ukraine. A French ...

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France says Ukraine using missiles inside Russia an 'option' after US authorisation

France says Paris remains open to allowing Ukraine to use French long-range missiles to strike military targets inside Russia ...

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