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In final speech to armed forces, Macron urges European defence porjects

Jul 13, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron on July 13 said Europe was ready to defend itself and freedom with "blood" if necessary, before a meeting of Ukraine's allies to reaffirm support for Kyiv and step up pressure on Russia. He spoke ahead of France's national public holiday. FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza tells us more.
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