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6:42 p.m .: The plane of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has just landed in Washington, the federal capital of the United States.
6:00 p.m.: It’s time to take stock.
As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is received by Joe Biden in Washington today, Vladimir Putin presented his goals to senior officers in his army. He assured that the conflict in Ukraine is a “general tragedy” for which Russia is not responsible. Follow our life.
SNCF Voyageurs has updated the refund conditions for the Christmas strike. From now on the traveler can get a full refund or a free exchange in case of a train cancellation. In all cases, the SNCF grants a 200% voucher after filling out an online form.
The impact of the Covid-19 epidemic on demographic behavior in France will diminish in 2021 but will remain, according to demographers from the National Institute for Demographic Studies (INED). Franceinfo presents six things to know about the country’s demographic situation.
After yesterday’s failure, launches of Europe’s Vega-C rocket will be suspended pending a commission of inquiry to determine the causes and propose solutions, announces Arianespace President Stéphane Israel.
3:24 p.m .: In order to meet the needs arising from the conflict in Ukraine, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu considers “an increase in the armed forces to 1.5 million soldiers, of which 695,000 are under contract” to be “necessary”. Vladimir Putin confirmed this proposal.
3:17 p.m.: Here’s the point in the news.
As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is received by Joe Biden in Washington today, Vladimir Putin presented his goals to senior officers in his army. He assured that the conflict in Ukraine is a “general tragedy” for which Russia is not responsible. Follow our life.
Travelers “whose train is cancelled” will be reimbursed up to twice the price of their ticket, promises the CEO of SNCF Voyageurs. All details on this strike here.
The impact of the Covid-19 epidemic on demographic behavior in France will diminish in 2021 but will remain, according to demographers from the National Institute for Demographic Studies (INED). Franceinfo presents six things to know about the country’s demographic situation.
The government presented its “Draft Law on Immigration Control, Improving Integration”. Franceinfo decodes the main measures detailed in the 25-page document that we were able to consult.
2:56 p.m .: Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington is symbolic, but also strategic. It comes as US lawmakers prepare to vote on a massive new support package for Ukraine. The Ukrainian President is awaiting the green light from his American counterpart to deploy the Patriot anti-aircraft batteries. Franceinfo explains why this technology would be useful in Kyiv.
2.46 p.m .: According to Vladimir Putin, what is happening in Ukraine is “of course a tragedy (…), but it is not the result of our policy, it is the result of the policy of third countries”.
2:43 p.m.: The conflict in Ukraine is a “general tragedy”, but Russia is not to blame, assures Vladimir Putin.
2:22 p.m.: Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu assures us that Russia is fighting “the combined forces of the West” over its financial support and arms supplies to Kyiv in Ukraine. He also announces that the Russian army will deploy naval bases to support its fleet in Mariupol and Berdyansk, two cities in southern Ukraine that it occupies.
2:22 p.m .: Vladimir Putin said his country will continue to expand its military potential. “The armed forces and the combat capabilities of our armed forces are constantly increasing every day. And of course we will continue to develop this process,” said the Russian president. He added that the Russian fleet will have a new hypersonic missile “in early January.”
1:58 p.m .: While Volodymyr Zelenskyy is traveling to the USA, the hypothesis of new arms deliveries from Washington to Kyiv causes a reaction. “All this will certainly lead to an escalation of the conflict and does not bode well for Ukraine,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
1:14 p.m.: Vladimir Putin calls on his army to “keep the nuclear triad on standby” to “maintain the balance of power”.
1:12 p.m.: “The country is ready to provide its armed forces with everything they need.”
1:11 p.m .: The Russian President develops the goals that he sets for his army. In particular, he insists on “the development of drones” and the modernization of Russian soldiers’ equipment.
1:24 p.m .: Vladimir Putin begins his speech to the Russian General Staff. He wants to “strengthen the security of our citizens,” he says. “Today, the military capabilities of all NATO countries are being used against Russia,” he said.
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Because of a dispatchers’ strike, only two out of three trains will run in France this Christmas weekend. On franceinfo, Christophe Fanichet, CEO of SNCF Voyageurs, promised to “refund 200% of canceled train tickets”.
While the government intends to facilitate the issuance and enforcement of Obligations to Leave French Territory (OQTF), lawyers denounce an increasingly systematic tool to “weaken the stay of foreigners in France”.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is traveling to the United States for his first trip outside of Ukraine since the outbreak of the conflict. Here is the program of his visit.
12:36 p.m.: Dance away from the noise of war. One of Ukraine’s most famous ballet companies kicks off a series of shows in Paris this week, with a premiere tonight at the Champs-Elysées Theater in Paris. Report.
12:28 p.m .: “This is a signal to Vladimir Putin: This alliance between the USA and Ukraine is firm and will continue to exist.”
The President of Ukraine, who has not left his country since the Russian invasion began, is received at the White House by US President Joe Biden. Volodymyr Zelensky will then address Congress, where Republicans “today express doubts and reluctance to what they call the ‘blank check for Ukraine’,” Cyrille Bret, researcher at the Jacques Delors Institute, told franceinfo. “Velodymyr Zelenskyy is coming to Washington to ensure that American lawmakers will continue to approve loans to Ukraine.”
12:20 p.m.: Heading to the US to boost 🇺🇦’s resilience and defense capability. @POTUS and I in particular will be discussing the collaboration between 🇺🇦 and 🇺🇸. I will also address the Congress and some bilateral meetings.
12:29 p.m.: On Twitter, the President of Ukraine confirms that he is “on his way to the United States to strengthen Ukraine’s resistance and defense capabilities”.
12: It’s noon. We take stock of the news of the day:
The White House said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be received by Joe Biden in Washington today and will then address the US Congress. Follow our life.
Travelers “whose train is cancelled” will be reimbursed up to twice the price of their ticket, promises the CEO of SNCF Voyageurs. All details on this strike here.
A failed first flight. The European launch vehicle Vega-C, scheduled to make its first commercial flight, was lost shortly after launch from Kourou with two Airbus satellites on board.
Elon Musk promises to leave the management of the social network after a poll unfavorable to him.
11:57 a.m .: New deliveries of American weapons to Ukraine will “aggravate” the conflict, the Kremlin says ahead of Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to the United States.
11:02 am: Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian children have been seized by their parents’ authority and forcibly deported to Russia. The French association “For Ukraine, their freedom and ours” is calling on the International Criminal Court in The Hague to open an investigation into “genocide” with evidence that franceinfo had access to.
10:48 am: Additional aid, political symbol… What to expect from Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s historic visit to Washington? response items.
09:54: Almost ten months of war in Ukraine. Almost the whole world praises the courage of its inhabitants. But what mental state are they really in? The consequences are colossal, and not only as close as possible to the fighting, but as far away as the capital, Kyiv. Report.
9:13 am: It is 9 am. We take stock of the news of the day:
The White House said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be received by Joe Biden in Washington today and will then address the US Congress. Follow our life.
Travelers “whose train is cancelled” will be reimbursed up to twice the price of their ticket, promises the CEO of SNCF Voyageurs. All details on this strike here.
A failed first flight. The European launch vehicle Vega-C, scheduled to make its first commercial flight, was lost shortly after launch from Kourou with two Airbus satellites on board.
Elon Musk promises to leave the management of the social network after a poll unfavorable to him.
07:39: We have the details of the Ukrainian President’s program in Washington. His arrival is scheduled for 6 p.m. (French time) at the White House. There will be a press conference at 8:30 p.m.
7:08 a.m .: Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit shows that Washington will support Ukraine “as long as it takes”, emphasizes the White House. Indeed, US lawmakers are preparing to vote on a new massive nearly $45 billion aid package for Ukraine. US President Joe Biden is to give the green light for the deployment of Patriot missiles, a particularly sophisticated air defense system, in Ukraine.
7.07 a.m .: It is the Ukrainian President’s first trip abroad since the war with Russia began almost 10 months ago.
07:05: The White House said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be received by Joe Biden in Washington today and will then address the US Congress.
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