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Macron and Zelensky to Meet in Paris for Critical Peace Discussions on Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Nov 30, 2025 09:20 am CST
French President Emmanuel Macron will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Monday for high-level talks focused on establishing conditions for a lasting peace in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The meeting comes amid Washington's push for a peace plan and recent political changes in Kyiv, with French officials emphasizing that peace is achievable if Russia abandons its territorial ambitions.
From Power to Prison: The Fall of Nicolas Sarkozy, France's Controversial Former President
Oct 22, 2025 09:51 am CST
Nicolas Sarkozy, once France's most powerful leader, now resides in La Sante prison following his conviction for illegal campaign financing. This unprecedented fall from grace marks the first time in modern French history that a former president has been incarcerated, highlighting a dramatic transformation from "President Bling-Bling" to prison inmate. Despite maintaining his innocence and appealing the conviction, Sarkozy's controversial political legacy and polarizing persona continue to shape French politics today.