‘We hope to arrive in time’: From soldiers to doctors, French volunteers head to Ukraine

As France evacuates its citizens from Ukraine, FRANCE 24 spoke to some French nationals who are heading in the opposition direction. A former soldier and an intensive care doctor reveal why they plan to enter the war zone while a nurse and a logistics expert explain how they are organising to send medical supplies to Ukraine later this week.

“I really don’t know what awaits me. I’ve never…

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Ukraine conflict: Is Putin’s nuclear escalation hot air or a genuine threat?



Russian President Vladimir Putin has put his country's nuclear forces on heightened alert, citing "aggressive statements" by NATO leaders on Ukraine. While some analysts caution that Putin would be willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his aims, others say the chilling warning does not necessarily indicate his intention to press the nuclear button.



Russia, home to the world’s largest… Continue

Belarus approves hosting nuclear weapons, Russian forces permanently



Belarusians voted Monday to allow the country to host nuclear weapons and Russian forces permanently, results showed, part of a package of constitutional reforms that also extended the rule of leader Alexander Lukashenko.



The referendum was held Sunday as the ex-Soviet country's neighbour Ukraine is under attack from Russian troops and delegations from Moscow and Kyiv are expected to meet for talks on the… Continue

Candidates shift gears as Ukraine conflict overshadows France’s beleaguered presidential race



With just six weeks to go before France's presidential election, the outbreak of war in Ukraine is shaking up an already bizarre campaign, with candidates forced to roll with the punches and adjust, or even justify, their schedules on the stump.



No presidential campaign in French history has ever seemed so captive to world events and yet so subsidiary as the race ticks forward.… Continue