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France says it will deliver interceptor missiles to Ukraine to bolster Kyiv's air defences as Russia escalates its attacks, while Vladimir Putin withdraws Russia’s ambassador from London, signaling a deepening diplomatic rift with the UK; the live updates also cover ongoing drone strikes, Putin’s stance on peace talks, and other Ukraine–Russia developments.
French President Emmanuel Macron awarded UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer the Legion d’Honneur in Paris, recognizing his role in convening the Coalition of the Willing and backing Ukraine, as Starmer prepares to step down and his successor signals closer ties with Europe.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev says Bulgaria does not belong to the Coalition of the Willing backing Ukraine, arguing for a diplomatic solution over prolonged military aid, while Bulgaria limits weapons transfers, stays engaged with NATO/EU, and honors its Bastille Day ceremonial ties with France.
Explosions in Damascus wounded at least 18 as French President Emmanuel Macron met Syria's new leadership, with authorities saying devices were placed in a garbage bin and a parked car near the Four Seasons Hotel where Macron stayed; Macron's talks continued, the attack highlighting ongoing security challenges even as Damascus pursues Western engagement and reconstruction deals.
The Wall Street Journal reports that President Donald Trump hurled a tablet across the Oval Office when he could not connect to a group video call with Canada’s Justin Trudeau during Emmanuel Macron’s February 2025 visit, an incident described by an official present; the piece also notes a secret January Brussels meeting where nearly 30 European leaders discussed a potential break from the U.S. and described how some leaders used flattery diplomacy to influence Trump on various issues.
European leaders held a secret, midnight summit in Brussels with nearly 30 countries to plan a future less dependent on the United States amid Trump 2.0 turmoil; the mood was raw enough to be described as “group therapy,” with Macron warning there’s no return to the old order, and others like De Wever warning Europe could become Washington’s vassal. Intelligence agencies reportedly warned of Trump’s volatility (MI6 likening his White House to The Crucible meets Wolf Hall), while Meloni has broken with Trump and Carney had urged Europe to diversify its security and economic ties. A follow-up gathering occurred in March as energy prices and foreign policy tensions persisted, and Washington touted NATO cooperation ahead of a Turkey summit.
Facing barbs and pressure from former U.S. president Donald Trump, European leaders publicly project unity and commit to a cohesive stance on security and shared priorities, signaling resilience and resolve in a tense transatlantic moment.
French President Emmanuel Macron will host Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Antibes to deepen Franco-Italian cooperation in defence, nuclear energy, and space, as Meloni tries to mend ties after clashing with Donald Trump; the summit aims to sign a defence roadmap and energy/satellite collaboration agreements.
At Versailles, Emmanuel Macron applauded Donald Trump's signing of the Iran deal and helped nudge him toward a European stance on the Middle East and Ukraine; the G7 issued a joint statement praising Trump's leadership and signaling closer European alignment, while Macron used the summit to push Lebanon's future and reinforce Western unity on Ukraine and tougher sanctions on Russia.
At the Evian G7, leaders pledged a tougher, unified push on Russia with stricter sanctions and more Ukrainian defense, while Trump showed impatience with Moscow; separately, he signed a memorandum with Iran aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, as the summit also touched on AI governance and tech safeguards.
At the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, Trump, 80, struggled with a chair that was too low, prompting laughter from world leaders until Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney offered his seat. After Trump accepted, he quipped about the moment while Macron remained unfazed, and the episode followed by Trump blasting the U.N. and Iran-related comments in later remarks.
Trump—renowned for gilded touches—will dine at Versailles at Emmanuel Macron’s invitation, a setting that mirrors his own gold-infused style and the White House renovations he’s touted as part of a “golden era” for his presidency, signaling how foreign leaders are engaging him at major events.
France’s Macron says he’ll back Trump on Iran only after the ceasefire deal is confirmed in writing. The MOU text hasn’t been released to G7 leaders, and Paris would deploy the Charles de Gaulle and allied ships to help demine the Strait of Hormuz within 2–3 days of confirmation, as part of a broader maritime effort with the UK and others; details and timing remain unclear as officials prepare to publish the full terms.
At the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, a drone-style group photo posted by the French hosts shows Donald Trump smiling amid a circle of grinning leaders, a moment that drew attention as talks focus on Iran, Ukraine, and other global issues.
Gabriel Attal launched his 2027 presidential bid with a major Paris rally, portraying a break from Emmanuel Macron and promising reforms to strengthen education, boost purchasing power, tighten borders, and lead Europe in artificial intelligence and quantum tech. Polls have him in fourth at around 13%, and his platform emphasizes change, national renewal, and distancing from the Paris elite as he positions his Renaissance party as the driver of a future-focused France. The first round is scheduled for April 2027.