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France 'can no longer finance' Ukraine, far-right presidential frontrunner Le Pen says

Far-right leader and presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said on Wednesday that France could no longer afford to fund Ukraine, citing the country's high…

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France 24 reports: Far-right leader and presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said on Wednesday that France could no longer afford to fund Ukraine, citing the country's high deficit and weak economic growth.

This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Ukraine, Le Pen and Marine Le Pen.

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Location
France · Europe
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France 24
First reported
Key names
Ukraine, Le Pen, Marine Le Pen
Section
World

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