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Last update: 2 hours agoUkraine War Diplomacy: Macron condemned Russia’s latest strikes on civilian targets and the reported use of the nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile, calling it a “dead end” that only hardens France’s support for Kyiv. NATO Funding Standoff: Five NATO countries blocked a plan for a mandatory 0.25% GDP spending level for Ukraine aid, leaving the alliance’s Ankara summit under pressure. Belarus Warning: Macron also warned Lukashenko not to let Belarus be drawn into Russia’s war and urged better ties with Europe. Gaza Flotilla Fallout: France banned far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering over his taunting of detained flotilla activists; Le Monde reports activists describing torture and sexual assault during detention. Middle East Shipping: Starmer backed full, unrestricted reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as talks with Iran move forward, while Europe weighs how to secure shipping. France Politics Watch: Gabriel Attal formally launched his 2027 presidential bid, adding to a crowded field ahead of 2027.
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