French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the need for Europe to be prepared to defend Ukraine independently, without counting on support from the United States under the Trump administration. Macron warned that Russia poses a threat not just to Ukraine, but to France and all of Europe. He stressed the importance of investing in defense and military capabilities to deter Russian aggression.
Macron echoed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s comments that Europe may need to consider deploying troops to Ukraine to ensure peace and security. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for Macron’s support and stressed the importance of a lasting and just peace agreement that includes strong security guarantees.
Recent tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy, including a public spat and a temporary freeze on U.S. aid to Ukraine, have highlighted the challenges of maintaining good relations between the two countries. Despite some progress, including Zelenskyy’s willingness to sign a deal giving the U.S. access to Ukraine’s mineral wealth, there are still concerns about the need for security guarantees and the risk of Russia regrouping if a ceasefire is agreed upon.
Macron and Starmer are working to navigate this delicate situation and to strengthen ties between Europe, the U.S., and Ukraine in order to achieve a lasting peace agreement. The leaders are focused on ensuring that any agreement provides the necessary security for Ukraine, Europe, and the world as a whole.
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