Thierry Burkhard
Thierry Burkhard is a French military officer who currently serves as the Chief of the Defence Staff of the French Armed Forces. He has been involved in various military operations and strategic discussions, particularly in the context of European defense collaboration. Recently, he was in the news due to his participation in discussions regarding the 'coalition des bonnes volontés', aimed at preparing for security measures in Ukraine amid ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire.
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Thierry Burkhard was the Chief of the General Staff of the French Armed Forces before being replaced by Fabien Mandon.
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Russia· 2026-02-17
Thierry Burkhard was also a chief of staff prior to Fabien Mandon.
Camille Boutron, sociologue : « Notre imaginaire militaire peine encore à concevoir qu’une femme puisse incarner l’autorité suprême »
France· 2025-12-22
General Fabien Mandon was appointed as the head of the French army earlier this year, replacing General Thierry Burkhard.
Şeful Statului Major francez agită apele în privința unui conflict cu Rusia: „Dacă Franța nu este pregătită să accepte pierderea copiilor săi, ne aflăm în zona de risc”
Romania· 2025-11-20
Thierry Burkhard stated that European armies need to change traditional procurement patterns for expensive weapons.
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Greece· 2025-09-12
General Thierry Burkhard was awarded the Officer's Medal of the Grand Ducal Order of the Oak Crown during an official visit to Luxembourg.
Bilder des Tages: Ein Katzensprung in die Freiheit
Luxembourg· 2025-09-01
General Thierry Burkhard was awarded the Officer's Medal of the Grand Ducal Order of the Oak Crown during an official visit to Luxembourg.
Bilder des Tages: Luc Frieden gedenkt der ZwangsrekrutiertenLuxembourg· 2025-08-30
French General Thierry Burkhard warned that European governments deny the importance of military power that shapes global politics.
»Evropa mora povečati vojaško moč ali pa bo postala plen svetovnih velesil«
Slovenia· 2025-08-29
Thierry Burkhard is the Chief of the General Staff of the French Armed Forces who warned about Europe's strategic weakness.
Γάλλος στρατηγός: Η Ευρώπη κινδυνεύει να γίνει «κυνηγημένο ζώο»Greece· 2025-08-28
General Thierry Burkhard is the Chief of the French General Staff who participated in video conferences with Admiral Radakin.
Адмірал Радакін: Гарантії для України вже ближчі до колективної безпеки, ніж ''п'ята стаття'' НАТО
Ukraine· 2025-08-28
General Thierry Burkhard was awarded the Officer's Medal of the Grand Ducal Order of the Oak Crown in Luxembourg.
Bilder des Tages: Chinas Erinnern an das Ende des Zweiten WeltkriegesLuxembourg· 2025-08-28
General Thierry Burkhard, the chief of the French General Staff, was awarded the Officer's Medal of the Grand Ducal Order of the Oak Crown.
Bilder des Tages: In luftiger HöheLuxembourg· 2025-08-27
General Thierry Burkhard was awarded the Officer's Medal of the Grand Ducal Order of the Oak Crown during an official visit to Luxembourg.
Bilder des Tages: Mit Kran und PräzisionLuxembourg· 2025-08-27
General Thierry Burkhard held his last press conference as Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces.
Главната опасност за Западна Европа доаѓа одвнатре и носи ризик за граѓанска војна
North Macedonia· 2025-08-18
General Thierry Burkhard is the commander of the French armed forces and has been warning about Russia's military capabilities.
Prancūzijos pajėgų vadas: konflikto atveju rusai išsilaikys „penkiomis minutėmis ilgiau už mus“
Lithuania· 2025-08-03
General Thierry Burkhard explained the global impact of armed conflicts and the hybrid threats facing France.
Michel Wieviorka, sociologue : « Le thème de la guerre hybride est insuffisant pour mobiliser la société »France· 2025-08-02
Thierry Burkhard believes that in five years Russia could become a 'real threat' to Europe.
''Питання в ядерному стримуванні'': Франція чекає реальну загрозу від РФ до 2030Ukraine· 2025-08-01Thierry Burkhard has served as the chief of the French armed forces since summer 2021.
A la tête des armées, un nouveau duo de généraux parés pour l’échéance de 2027France· 2025-07-24
Thierry Burkhard is the Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces who highlighted Russia as a significant threat.
Dialog mit Putin trotz Ukraine-Krieg?
Switzerland· 2025-07-18Thierry Burkhard, the chief of staff of the armed forces, held a press conference to alert on threats.
Budget de la défense : Macron met la pression sur les oppositionsFrance· 2025-07-15
Thierry Burkhard is the Chief of the French Armed Forces who warned about Russia considering France as its main adversary.
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Panama· 2025-07-15
Thierry Burkhard is the chief of staff of the French armed forces.
Impératif de défense et réalités budgétairesFrance· 2025-07-14Thierry Burkhard is the Chief of the French General Staff who warned about global threats facing France.
Makrons vēlas ievērojami palielināt Francijas aizsardzības budžetu / Diena
Latvia· 2025-07-14General Thierry Burkhard is the Chief of the French Army Staff who stated that Russia currently sees France as its main opponent in Europe.
»Če hočemo biti svobodni, se nas morajo bati«Slovenia· 2025-07-14Thierry Burkhard, the Chief of the French General Staff, considers Russia a long-term and significant threat to France.
Макрон хоче суттєвого збільшення витрат на оборону через загрозу РФUkraine· 2025-07-14
The head of the French military, Gen. Thierry Burkhard, laid out risks emanating from Russia.
Macron announces €6.5-billion in extra military spending over two years, citing new threats
Canada· 2025-07-14The head of the French army, Thierry Burkhard, said Russia saw France as its 'main adversary in Europe'.
Europe's freedom faces greatest 'threat' since WW2, says Macron
United Kingdom· 2025-07-14
General Thierry Burkhard painted a grim picture of threats facing Europe during a rare press conference.
Macron va fixer de nouvelles ambitions de défense face aux menaces
Monaco· 2025-07-13Thierry Burkhard, the Chief of the French General Staff, expressed concerns about Russia's military activities in space and underwater.
Jutarnji list - Šef francuske vojske progovorio prvi put od 2021., stanje je alarmantno: 'Pogledajte što se događa pod morem i u svemiru!'
Croatia· 2025-07-12Thierry Burkhard, the Chief of the French General Staff, expressed concerns about Russia's military activities in space and underwater.
Jutarnji list - Šef francuske vojske progovorio prvi put od 2021., stanje je alarmantno: 'Pogledajte što se događa pod morem i u svemiru!'Croatia· 2025-07-12Thierry Burkhard is the Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces who highlighted the tangible threat from Russia.
Macron: «Minaccia russa, la nostra libertà mai così in pericolo dal 1945, dobbiamo cambiare strategia»
Italy· 2025-07-12