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French Minister of Armed Forces, Catherine Vautrin, during an interview with Euronews at NATO in Brussels, 12 February 2026

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Video. French Defence Minister questions whether Russia 'really wants peace'

Updated: 12/02/2026 - 20:16 GMT+1

The French Defence Minister told Euronews that, based on what she witnessed on a recent visit to Ukraine, she questioned whether Russia wants peace. She emphasised, however, the importance of continued dialogue with Moscow.

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