Macron Presses Xi for Ukraine Peace and Fairer China-France Trade

Emmanuel Macron’s trip to China focused on urging Xi Jinping to play a stronger role in ending the Ukraine war while seeking remedies for France’s widening trade deficit, underscoring the need for more stable and cooperative bilateral relations
French Researcher Laurent Vinatier to Face Russian Espionage Trial in February

The Russian espionage case against French researcher Laurent Vinatier has been extended, with a trial expected in February. His family and lawyer argue he is a political pawn caught in rising Russia-France tensions