Fanfare and flyovers as France celebrates Bastille Day

Soldiers from the 'Coalition of the Willing' and Ukraine took centre stage in the parade through Paris.

Europe, Flexing Muscle in Ukraine, Is Still on Sidelines in Iran

In a show of collective strength, President Emmanuel Macron of France hosted European allies at the annual Bastille Day parade in Paris. Yet Europe is still a hostage to America’s foreign policy.

By Mark Landler

France celebrates Bastille Day, Macron's last, with parade centering on Ukraine

The procession and airshow – this year to include troops from Kyiv allies as well as Ukrainian troops and co-pilots – comes as Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine is well into its fifth year.

Bastille Day celebrations in France tempered by fear of more wildfires

Firework displays cancelled as Paris military parade asserts ‘France’s rearmament .. and Europe’s strategic awakening’ Europe live – latest updates Emmanuel Macron has presided over his final Bastille Day parade in Paris amid a searing heatwave and wildfires that forced authorities around the country to cancel traditional firework displays and balls celebrating France’s national day. The French president was joined for the annual military procession and flypast by his Ukrainian counterpart,...

By Jon Henley in Paris

Ukrainian troops march Bastille Day parade in Paris for first time – photos, video

Half a thousand service members from the 35 countries participating in the Coalition of the Willing, along with Ukrainian troops for the first time, took part in the Bastille Day parade in Paris.

By Olha Kovalchuk,STANISLAV POHORILOV

Bastille Day: France holds parade with Ukraine in focus

The celebrations features troops and warplanes from around Europe in a show of support for Ukraine, as it fends off Russia's ongoing invasion. It is Emmanuel Macron's last Bastille Day as France's president.

Watch: pomp and colour in Paris as France holds Bastille Day parade

France’s Emmanuel Macron is overseeing his 10th and last national day parade as president on Tuesday. The annual military procession – which marks the July 14, 1789, storming of the Bastille fortress in Paris during the French Revolution – will rev up the crowds before France plays Spain in World Cup semi-finals at the end of the day. Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the celebrations in central Paris despite a scorching heatwave that has seen a forest blaze rage outside the...

By Agence France-Presse

France holds largest military parade ever in large show of unity for Ukraine

Every year, France holds a military parade to celebrate its national holiday and the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress during the French revolution. But this year’s July 14th parade was the largest ever – President Emmanuel Macron had rallied European allies behind Ukraine for his last Bastille day parade in a large show of unity. Story by Caroline Baum.

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Europe unites in Paris for Bastille Day in show of military strength to Putin and Trump

This year’s Bastille Day celebrations in France focus on European unity and support for Ukraine

By Eva van Dam

Cyprus showcases defence ties with France at Bastille Day parade

Cyprus reaffirmed its close defence partnership with France on Tuesday as National Guard personnel marched in the Bastille Day military parade in Paris. National Guard Chief Lieutenant General Emmanouel Theodorou attended the celebrations at the invitation of chief of the armed forces of France Lieutenant General Fabien Mandon, joining official events marking France’s national day. […]

In pictures: France flaunts firepower, unity with allies in Bastille Day parade

France on Tuesday showcased its military power and unity with allies, holding its largest-ever national day parade with Ukraine’s president as the guest of honour. The final July 14 parade presided over by President Emmanuel Macron brought together thousands of French troops and two dozen foreign heads of state and government, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and hundreds of European troops. The parade marks the storming of the Bastille fortress in the French revolution. ...

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European troops and planes join Bastille Day parade in show of unity for Ukraine

Some 500 soldiers from the "Coalition of the Willing" backing Ukraine marched down Paris's Champs-Elysees on ​Tuesday in ‌the annual Bastille Day parade, in a showcase of support for Kyiv and a symbolic flexing of European military muscle.

By RFI

France flaunts firepower during Bastille Day parade

France has showcased its military power and unity with allies, holding its largest-ever national day parade with Ukraine's president as the guest of honour and European rearmament gathering pace in the face of Russia's war against Ukraine.

European powers join forces to build anti-ballistic missile defense system

The decision signals a shift away from its reliance on the U.S. as Ukraine struggles against Russia's onslaught.

Ukraine and 9 other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles

PARIS (AP) -- Ukraine and nine other countries announced Monday they were forming a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles, utilizing Kyiv's experience in fighting Russia's full-scale invasion for over four years. "Our goal is to build a shared ballistic missile defense capability for Europe," the 10 nations said in a statement in Paris at talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He was asking two dozen leaders for help in developing measures against Russia's missile atta

By The Korea Herald

France gears up for national day parade

France gears up for its National Day parade with President Macron and Ukraine’s Zelensky, marking a day of military might, World Cup semi-finals, and remem Read More: https://punchng.com/france-gears-up-for-national-day-parade/

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