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18.08.2025Washington's Peace Assembly

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This page is an archive of main headlines from France for 18.08.2025.

It displays 212 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.08.2025Washington's Peace Assembly
French media maintained intense focus on the Washington summit concerning the Ukraine war. The day began with reports of Russian strikes preceding President Zelensky's arrival, joined by European leaders including Emmanuel Macron. Zelensky articulated a desire for "rapid" yet "durable" peace, though concerns were voiced from Ukraine regarding potential territorial concessions. Le Monde highlighted Trump's conditions for peace, including Russian Crimea and Ukraine's NATO exclusion. Throughout the day, discussions focused on security guarantees for Ukraine and possible territory exchanges. By evening, President Trump pledged U.S. involvement in Ukraine's future security, promising "durable peace." Macron advocated for a "quadrilateral meeting" involving Putin, Trump, Zelensky, and Europeans. Following a direct call between Trump and Putin, preparations for a Poutine-Zelensky meeting were confirmed, marking a key outcome of the day's diplomatic efforts.
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01:08Washington's Ukrainian Gathering

French media intensely focuses on the imminent Washington meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelensky, whom numerous European leaders, including Emmanuel Macron and Italy's Meloni, will accompany. Macron reiterates the need for a robust peace, cautioning against weakness with Moscow. Russia launched strikes on Ukrainian cities just before the summit (Le Monde), highlighting the conflict's intensity ahead of discussions aimed at securing Ukraine and defining potential peace terms.
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20 Minutes : Actualités et infos en direct

Emmanuel Macron estime que Vladimir Poutine veut la « capitulation » de l’Ukraine plutôt que la paix. Un « mensonge abject », selon la Russie
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05:31Zelensky's Washington Peace Bid

French media intensely reports on President Zelensky's arrival in Washington, accompanied by several European leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, for talks with Donald Trump. Zelensky expresses a desire for a "rapid" yet "durable" peace (BFMTV, France TV Info, Le Parisien). Amidst these high-stakes discussions, Le Monde reports Trump's conditions for peace, including Russian Crimea and Ukraine's NATO exclusion. Macron maintains that Vladimir Putin seeks Ukraine's "capitulation" rather than peace (20 Minutes), underlining the diplomatic complexities.
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08:09Washington Peace Terms Unfold

French media intensely follows the ongoing diplomatic push in Washington, where President Zelensky, accompanied by Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders, is meeting with Donald Trump. Discussions are centered on achieving a "durable" peace, with potential talks involving territory exchange and security guarantees (Le Figaro, L'Express). Trump has publicly stated that Zelensky could end the war "almost immediately" (Mediapart), while his administration defends against perceived complacency towards Putin (Le Monde).
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20 Minutes : Actualités et infos en direct

Plusieurs événements labellisés plus belles fêtes de France ont décidé de se retirer de l’association, accusée d’être sous la coupe du milliardaire d’extrême droite Pierre-Édouard Stérin
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09:44Zelensky's Diplomatic Crossroads

French media continues to focus intensely on the Washington diplomatic efforts concerning the Ukraine conflict. President Zelensky has arrived in Washington, accompanied by several European leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, for critical talks with Donald Trump (BFMTV, Mediapart). Reports highlight Ukrainian anxiety and skepticism regarding the meeting's outcome, particularly concerns about territorial concessions not ending the war (Le Monde, Le Parisien, L'Obs). There's also concern Europeans risk having their future decided without them (Le Figaro).
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Après vingt ans de gouvernements de gauche, le second tour de l’élection présidentielle, en octobre, opposera deux candidats libéraux. Un changement que la région de Santa Cruz, bastion de la droite bolivienne, attend depuis des années.
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12:11Zelensky Condemns Russian Humiliation

French media remains intensely focused on the Washington summit concerning the Ukraine war. President Zelensky, joined by European leaders including Emmanuel Macron, is meeting before his talks with Donald Trump (Le Parisien). Zelensky asserts that recent Russian strikes aim to "humiliate diplomatic efforts" (BFMTV, Libération). Discussions highlight key blockage points before the crucial summit (Le Figaro), with Finland's potential role also noted (L'Express).
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20 Minutes : Actualités et infos en direct

Agricultrice bio installée près de Nemours, en Seine-et-Marne, depuis 2018, Hélène Falise fait partie des plus de 2 millions de Français ayant signé la pétition contre la loi Duplomb
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13:30Kyiv's Envoy in Washington

French media continues its intense focus on the Washington summit regarding the Ukraine war. European leaders are meeting with President Zelensky prior to his discussions with Donald Trump (Libération). Zelensky maintains that Russian strikes aim to "humiliate diplomatic efforts" (BFMTV), as Ukrainians manage to contain a Russian push near Dobropillia (Le Figaro). Finland, with Alexander Stubb, is seen as playing a crucial role in potential de-escalation (L'Express).
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La mi-août sitôt passée, le chant des cigales ne s’entend presque plus dans les collines de Provence. Réalité ? Vue de l’esprit ? Cycle, sécheresse, canicules… Eléments d’explication avec un entomologiste spécialiste des cigales
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15:14Zelensky's Washington Force for Peace

French media continues its strong focus on the Washington summit addressing the Ukraine war. President Zelensky, joined by European leaders including Emmanuel Macron, is holding decisive talks with Donald Trump (BFMTV, Le Parisien). Reports emphasize Zelensky's call for "peace by force" against Russia, with Ukrainian territories remaining central to negotiations (Le Parisien, L'Express, Les Echos). Separately, Le Figaro reports Hamas has accepted a new Gaza ceasefire proposal.
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20 Minutes : Actualités et infos en direct

La mi-août sitôt passée, le chant des cigales ne s’entend presque plus dans les collines de Provence. Réalité ? Vue de l’esprit ? Cycle, sécheresse, canicules… Eléments d’explication avec un entomologiste spécialiste des cigales
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Alors que Vladimir Poutine et Donald Trump ont échangé sur les conditions de Moscou, le président ukrainien se rend à Washington ce lundi pour défendre sa position pour une « paix durable »
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Depuis 2024, les institutions locales ayant initié des dispositifs de prise de congés en cas de règles douloureuses reçoivent des demandes d’annulation de la part des préfectures, au motif de l’absence de base législative. Si certaines expérimentations sont à l’arrêt, plusieurs communes résistent.
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Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, Keir Starmer ou Ursula von der Leyen, notamment, sont attendus à la Maison-Blanche. Une « réunion préparatoire » se déroulera entre des dirigeants européens et Volodymyr Zelensky, avant sa rencontre avec Donald Trump, à 19 heures (heure de Paris). Une rencontre commune aura ensuite lieu.
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16:41Ukraine's Peace Blueprint in Washington

French media remains intensely focused on the Washington summit concerning the Ukraine war. President Zelensky, joined by European leaders including Emmanuel Macron, is holding decisive talks with Donald Trump, centered on achieving an "acceptable" and "durable" peace (20 Minutes, BFMTV, Le Figaro, Le Monde). Discussions emphasize the need for security guarantees for Ukraine in any peace agreement and the ongoing issue of territorial concessions (Le Parisien, Les Echos, L'Express).
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20 Minutes : Actualités et infos en direct

Alors que Vladimir Poutine et Donald Trump ont échangé sur les conditions de Moscou, le président ukrainien se rend à Washington ce lundi pour défendre sa position pour une « paix durable »
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Donald Trump répète qu’il souhaite organiser un sommet à trois avec Volodymyr Zelensky et Vladimir Poutine. Les positions européennes et ukrainiennes ont été « coordonnées » avant la rencontre. Une rencontre commune avec, notamment, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, Keir Starmer et Ursula von der Leyen, aura ensuite lieu.
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17:50Trump Pledges Ukraine Security

The French press continues to prioritize the Washington summit on the Ukraine war. President Donald Trump has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the United States will be involved in Ukraine's future security, promising a "durable peace" and even suggesting the war will "stop" (20 Minutes, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Les Echos, Libération). European leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, are also present for these decisive talks (BFMTV, Le Parisien).
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19:26US Commits to Ukraine Security

French media remains overwhelmingly focused on the Washington summit concerning the Ukraine war. Following his meeting with Putin, President Trump hosts Ukrainian President Zelensky and European leaders (Le Figaro, Le Monde, Le Parisien, BFMTV). Trump pledged the United States "will be involved" in Ukraine's security (20 Minutes, Les Echos). Discussions center on durable peace, with some reports noting no immediate ceasefire agreement (Libération, L'Obs).
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Le média Kyiv Independent, partenaire de Mediapart, analyse en détail les exigences de Moscou, de l’abandon des régions de Louhansk et de Donetsk à celui de l’adhésion à l’Otan. Sans voir de contreparties propres à satisfaire l’Ukraine.
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20 Minutes : Actualités et infos en direct

« 20 Minutes » fait le point pour vous tous les soirs sur le conflit. Ce lundi, Zelensky a de nouveau été reçu par Trump. S’en est suivie une réunion avec les dirigeants européens
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21:18Quadrilateral Meeting Proposed

French media remains intensely focused on the Washington summit regarding the Ukraine war. President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelensky and European leaders, including Macron, to discuss peace efforts (20 Minutes, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Le Parisien, L'Express, Libération, BFMTV, Les Echos, L'Obs). Macron advocates for a "quadrilateral meeting" involving Putin, Trump, Zelensky, and Europeans (Le Figaro, Libération). While Trump suggested Putin is open to Ukraine security guarantees (Le Monde), Kyiv finds most Russian demands unacceptable (Mediapart).
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