Emmanuel Macron has said that he believes that a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine could be struck as early as next year, as he announced that Kyiv had purchased 100 fighter jets in a landmark deal.

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the multinational coalition working on security guarantees for Ukraine plans to move to a new stage of force deployment by Christmas, he stated this during a joint briefing with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

France and Ukraine on Monday signed a letter of intent for Kyiv to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets and advanced air defence systems, marking a significant step in strengthening Ukraine’s long-term military capabilities amid its war with Russia.

Ukraine on Monday signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes, drones, air defense systems and other key equipment from France over the next 10 years, as part of efforts to strengthen the country's long-term security.

Britain, one of Australia’s Five Eyes intelligence partners, is working with French intelligence to assist Ukraine, French president Emmanuel Macron revealed on Monday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be returning to Paris on November 17 for his ninth trip to France since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022, the office of French President