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Macron declares re-election bid: ‘I am seeking your trust again’

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President announces he will stand again in April and vows to explain his project with 'clarity and commitment’.

Putin wants all of Ukraine and 'worse is to come', warns Macron

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The leaders spoke for 90 minutes, with Mr Putin telling Mr Macron that the war in Ukraine was "going according to plan" - to which the French president responded Russian leader was "lying" to himself. 

France urges citizens to leave Russia if presence 'not essential'

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Paris had already advised French citizens passing through Russia to leave the country.

Putin alone chose war, says Macron

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In a  TV address, the French president denounced the "lies" spread by the Russian government to justify  war in Ukraine, but said he would remain in contact with President Putin to try to obtain a ceasefire.

Ex-minister Christiane Taubira pulls out of French presidential bid

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The left-wing candidate said she had failed to collect enough signatures from elected officials to stand in April's presidential election. 

French far-right candidates get required signatures for election bid

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French far-right candidates Marine Le Pen and Eric Zemmour passed the threshold of 500 signatures on Tuesday.

French minister declares economic 'war' on Russia, then beats a retreat

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Finance minister Bruno Le Maire said sanctions would cause the 'collapse of the Russian economy', before backtracking. 

Macron gains edge on presidential rivals as Ukraine war unfolds

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French leader’s far-right rivals stumble over past pro-Putin statements.

Putin tells Macron that Russian forces will not target Ukrainian civilians

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In latest phone call between the two leaders, Kremlin says Russian leader demanded recognition of Crimea annexation, ‘denazification’ of Ukraine as prerequisites to end invasion.

France joins other European nations to close airspace to Russian aircraft

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French transport minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari said the move will take effect from Sunday night.