Macron and Trump disagree over aid and securing a lasting peace after US president says Russian counterpart has ‘no problem’ with European forces in UkraineEmmanuel Macron, the French president, has warned Donald Trump against a “surrender” of Ukraine as the US president said Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin “wants to make a deal” that could include European peacekeepers.The transatlantic rift over the war was apparent on Monday as Trump and Macron – the first European leader to visit the White House since Trump regained power – disagreed over aid and efforts to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine. Continue reading...
President Emmanuel Macron warned against "surrender" in Ukraine, while President Donald Trump claimed Russian leader Vladimir Putin would accept a peace deal involving European peacekeepers. During their meeting, Macron and Trump disagreed on aid and securing peace in Ukraine, despite a cordial tone. Trump suggested a potential minerals revenue-sharing agreement with Ukraine to recoup aid, though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected the proposal. Trump also voted against a UN resolution condemning Russia's invasion, aligning with Russia-aligned nations. Macron emphasized Europe's role in Ukraine's security and cautioned against a peace that would mean Ukraine's surrender. The meeting highlighted transatlantic differences over the conflict.
