Even as Macron flatters ‘Dear Donald,’ the US is deeply estranged from the West on Ukraine
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Even as Macron flatters ‘Dear Donald,’ the US is deeply estranged from the West on Ukraine

CNN  

CNN — This is how much Donald Trump has already transformed America’s global role. In London, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who will follow Macron’s bid to redirect Trump with his own White House trip on Thursday, said the G7 should take on “more risk” to hurt Russia as he announced a new raft of sanctions. In Moscow, Putin condemned European leaders whom he suggested were too close to Ukraine to help broker peace while dispensing the kind of praise that Trump laps up when he said the president was free from such “shackles.” Behind the diplomatic theater is a common theme: Leaders know that Trump is desperate for a “deal” to bolster his reputation and worry that in his quest for political adulation at home and an elusive Nobel peace prize, the US president isn’t particular about the details. But Ukraine — and for that matter Gaza, which Trump wants to turn into the “Riviera of the Middle East” after sending the Palestinians somewhere else — isn’t a real estate deal. Peacemaking involves human lives, history’s animosities and complex calculations, including the existential question of whether Ukraine will survive and what a Putin “win” would mean for future European security.

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Trump's former Russia analyst discusses Putin's possible next moves in the war
2 days, 16 hours ago

Trump's former Russia analyst discusses Putin's possible next moves in the war

NPR  

Trump's former Russia analyst discusses Putin's possible next moves in the war SARAH MCCAMMON, HOST: Fiona Hill has an insider's perspective on President Trump's Russia policy. And in that case, there is an overlap between what Vladimir Putin wants and what President Trump MCCAMMON: I mean, Trump has said that Ukrainian president - that Zelenskyy doesn't have the cards here. …

Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says
1 week, 1 day ago

Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week as the U.S. tries to broker a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff. “I think the two presidents are going to have a really good and positive discussion this week,” Witkoff said Sunday on CNN’s …

Ukraine war: How Trump’s peace initiatives are challenging both West and Russia
1 week, 1 day ago

Ukraine war: How Trump’s peace initiatives are challenging both West and Russia

Firstpost  

Despite Trump’s spat with Zelenskyy publicly, the 30-day ceasefire proposal, along with the restoration of military aid and intelligence sharing, did not sit well with Russia, which sees it as a one-sided breather that allows Ukraine to rearm US President Donald Trump. At the war’s outset, NATO’s goal was to weaken Russia, reduce Europe’s dependence on Russian energy, and create …

U.S. envoy is taking Putin’s comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says
1 week, 3 days ago

U.S. envoy is taking Putin’s comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss details of the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine, asking him to convey Moscow's thoughts to Washington, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Talk between Trump and Putin A possible phone call between Mr. Putin and Mr. Trump to settle outstanding ceasefire …

Ukraine cornered, Russia gets upper hand as Trump primes Saudi talks for peace in Europe
1 week, 6 days ago

Ukraine cornered, Russia gets upper hand as Trump primes Saudi talks for peace in Europe

Firstpost  

With every action in recent weeks, US President Donald Trump has strengthened the hand of Russia, the aggressor, and weakened Ukraine, the defender, making it clear whose side he is on US President Donald Trump shouts at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during their interaction with the press at the White House in Washington, DC, on February 28, 2025. With Trump …

Donald Trump casts doubt on Ukraine’s survival against Russia, even with full US support
2 weeks ago

Donald Trump casts doubt on Ukraine’s survival against Russia, even with full US support

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump has suggested that Ukraine might not be able to survive against Russia, even if the United States escalates its support for Kyiv’s fight. Trump’s comments on Ukraine’s survival In an interview with Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures, Trump said, “Well, it may not survive anyway,” when asked about the future of Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict …

'Russia's wrath knows no border': Macron warns over Trump's infatuation with Putin – Firstpost
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Russia's wrath knows no border': Macron warns over Trump's infatuation with Putin – Firstpost

Firstpost  

In his address, the French leader emphasised that Russia will not stop at Ukraine and pose a direct threat to France and Europe. He said that the continent must be prepared for what is about to come if the US steps away from its side French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Russian aggression “knows no borders” as he delivered a …

Putin and Trump cannot decide Europe's fate, French president declares in address to the nation - as he calls for a 'united' front to stand up to Russia
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Putin and Trump cannot decide Europe's fate, French president declares in address to the nation - as he calls for a 'united' front to stand up to Russia

Daily Mail  

The future of Europe does not have to be decided by Donald Trump or Vladimir Putin, Emmanuel Macron has said - as he suggested France could use its nuclear deterrent to protect the continent. The French president also raised the possibility of sending European troops to Ukraine to enforce a peace deal in response to Trump's upending of the transatlantic …

Moscow reacts with glee to Trump berating Zelensky, and pushes on with restoring US ties
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Moscow reacts with glee to Trump berating Zelensky, and pushes on with restoring US ties

CNN  

Moscow CNN — To seasoned diplomatic observers, US President Donald Trump’s furious dressing down of Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office was a planned political mugging, a trap set by the Trump administration to discredit the Ukrainian leader and remove him as an obstacle to whatever comes next. Already the Kremlin’s key economic envoy to the talks, Kirill Dmitriev, has …

With flattery and frank talk, Starmer urges Trump not to abandon Ukraine in press to end Russian war
3 weeks, 3 days ago

With flattery and frank talk, Starmer urges Trump not to abandon Ukraine in press to end Russian war

New Indian Express  

Some of Trump's comments during Starmer's visit may only add to Europe's anxiety. The mention of "Russia hoax" is a reference to the FBI and Justice Department special counsel investigation that examined whether Trump's 2016 presidential campaign illegally coordinated with Russia to sway the outcome of the US election. They have found themselves on their heels with Trump returning to …

Trump and Ukraine-Russia war: Look beyond the obvious
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump and Ukraine-Russia war: Look beyond the obvious

Firstpost  

There is no reason why Donald Trump should not go for a post-Cold War compact with Russia; this isn’t his war History’s pivotal moments require time and space to reveal their true colours. In this telling, “Putin could claim victory” not because Russia is winning, not because of the lack of any tangible pathway to Ukraine’s victory, but due to …

U.K.’s Starmer says ending Russia’s war in Ukraine ‘can’t be peace that rewards the aggressor’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

U.K.’s Starmer says ending Russia’s war in Ukraine ‘can’t be peace that rewards the aggressor’

LA Times  

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a welcome reception at the British ambassador’s residence in Washington on Wednesday. President Trump said Thursday that talks to end Russia’s war with Ukraine are “very well advanced,” but cautioned that there is only a narrow window to get a deal done to end the grinding war. After private talks with Trump, Starmer …

Russia-Ukraine truce may be close: Macron
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Russia-Ukraine truce may be close: Macron

China Daily  

US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron react, as they shake hands, during a press conference at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder A truce between Ukraine and Russia could be only weeks away, France's President Emmanuel Macron said during a television interview following his White House meeting with United States President …

Trump’s Foreign Policy Has Completely Departed From Reality
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump’s Foreign Policy Has Completely Departed From Reality

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Last week, he committed more foreign policy heresies than any U.S. leader ever has, slamming Ukraine’s popular president, Volodymyr Zelensky, as a dictator; bypassing Ukraine and the rest of Europe in seeking a separate peace with Russia; and all …

Macron got no promises on Ukraine but called his meeting with Trump a ‘turning point’
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Macron got no promises on Ukraine but called his meeting with Trump a ‘turning point’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to Washington seeking to convince U.S. President Donald Trump to stand by Europe’s side in his talks with Russia about ending the war in Ukraine. Following Monday’s meeting, Macron praised Trump’s move towards Putin in an interview on Fox News, saying it may lead to a truce between Russia and Ukraine in the …

Macron interrupts as Trump says ‘Europe merely loaning money to Ukraine’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Macron interrupts as Trump says ‘Europe merely loaning money to Ukraine’

The Hindu  

They hugged, they gripped hands, they touched knees and they backslapped. And Trump respects him for it," Mr. Morgan said on X. Macron warns Ukraine peace can’t mean ‘surrender’, after Trump talks French President Emmanuel Macron warned Monday that peace cannot mean the “surrender” of Ukraine, but said talks with Mr. Trump had shown a path forward despite fears of …

Watch | Macron fact-checks Trump about Europe's aid to Ukraine
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Watch | Macron fact-checks Trump about Europe's aid to Ukraine

Firstpost  

When US President Donald Trump repeated his lies about the aid to Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron corrected him and said Europe has provided most of the aid so far French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump meet at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2025. French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday fact-checked US President …

Watch | Macron fact-checks Trump about Europe's aid to Ukraine
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Watch | Macron fact-checks Trump about Europe's aid to Ukraine

Firstpost  

When US President Donald Trump repeated his lies about the aid to Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron corrected him and said Europe has provided most of the aid so far French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday fact-checked US President Donald Trump about the aid to Ukraine. At a joint press interaction at the Oval Office in White House, Trump repeated …

‘No, In Fact…': Macron Corrects Trump On Ukraine Funding In Viral Video
3 weeks, 6 days ago

‘No, In Fact…': Macron Corrects Trump On Ukraine Funding In Viral Video

ABP News  

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday met US President Donald Trump at the White House, where both leaders discussed key issues related to the Russia-Ukraine war. However, when the two leaders were discussing their countries’ aid to Ukraine for the war during their joint meeting, Trump claimed that Europe had loaned military aid to Ukraine and was getting its money …

Handshakes, some fact-checking and more: What did Trump, Macron discuss about Ukraine?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Handshakes, some fact-checking and more: What did Trump, Macron discuss about Ukraine?

Firstpost  

In a meeting held at the White House, Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron expressed starkly different views on the war in Ukraine. When France’s Emmanuel Macron met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, both world leaders displayed their stark differences in their approach to Ukraine, despite each of them insisting that they wanted the same …

Ukraine-Russia latest: US sides with Putin’s Moscow at UN vote after Macron hails ‘turning point’ in war
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Ukraine-Russia latest: US sides with Putin’s Moscow at UN vote after Macron hails ‘turning point’ in war

The Independent  

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'He'll accept it': Trump says Putin 'doesn't mind' European peacekeepers in Ukraine
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'He'll accept it': Trump says Putin 'doesn't mind' European peacekeepers in Ukraine

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump said that Russian President Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of a potential peace deal. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of any potential peace deal in the ongoing conflict. The statement from trump came with French President Emmanuel …

'He'll accept it': Trump says Putin 'doesn't mind' European peacekeepers in Ukraine
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'He'll accept it': Trump says Putin 'doesn't mind' European peacekeepers in Ukraine

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump said that Russian President Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of a potential peace deal. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of any potential peace deal in the ongoing conflict. The statement from trump came with French President Emmanuel …

Donald Trump’s famous ‘yank’ handshake meets its match in French President, netizens say ‘no means no’: Watch
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Donald Trump’s famous ‘yank’ handshake meets its match in French President, netizens say ‘no means no’: Watch

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron met at the White House on the third year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Watch a series of their Trump-Macron handshakes At one point, as they were seated in the Oval office, President Macron was seen trying to mitt off President Trump’s hand from his knee. Another image circulating on …

U.S. refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies in UN votes
Trending News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

U.S. refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies in UN votes

The Hindu  

In a dramatic shift in transatlantic relations under President Donald Trump, the United States split with its European allies by refusing to blame Russia for its invasion of Ukraine in votes on three U.N. resolutions Monday seeking an end to the three-year war. In a surprise move, France proposed three amendments, backed by more than European countries, which add that …

Even as Macron flatters ‘Dear Donald,’ the US is deeply estranged from the West on Ukraine
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Even as Macron flatters ‘Dear Donald,’ the US is deeply estranged from the West on Ukraine

CNN  

CNN — This is how much Donald Trump has already transformed America’s global role. In London, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who will follow Macron’s bid to redirect Trump with his own White House trip on Thursday, said the G7 should take on “more risk” to hurt Russia as he announced a new raft of sanctions. In Moscow, Putin condemned …

France’s Macron and Donald Trump meet in Washington: Four key takeaways
3 weeks, 6 days ago

France’s Macron and Donald Trump meet in Washington: Four key takeaways

Al Jazeera  

United States President Donald Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House on Monday for discussions on Ukraine, European security and trade. Macron stated that ending the war in Ukraine – something Trump has said may require Ukraine to cede territory – should not come at the cost of a weak agreement or Ukraine’s “surrender”. “No, in fact, …

US sides with Russia in United Nations vote on Ukraine invasion
3 weeks, 6 days ago

US sides with Russia in United Nations vote on Ukraine invasion

ABC  

The United States has joined Russia in voting against a UN resolution that blamed Russia for the war in Ukraine and demanded the immediate withdrawal of its troops. The votes came as US President Donald Trump said he had been talking to Russian President Vladimir Putin about "major economic development transactions" between the two nations. "I am in serious discussions …

Macron's 'peace must not mean Ukraine's surrender' message during Trump meeting
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Macron's 'peace must not mean Ukraine's surrender' message during Trump meeting

India Today  

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday asserted that Ukraine’s sovereignty is an "existential issue" for Europe's stability and stressed that any peace deal must not amount to Ukraine's surrender. Standing alongside US President Donald Trump at a joint press conference at the White House, Macron said that an end to the war with Russia cannot be “a ceasefire without guarantees”. …

Watch: Trump hosts Macron at White House for Ukraine talks on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Watch: Trump hosts Macron at White House for Ukraine talks on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as Donald Trump hosts Emmanuel Macron at the White …

Donald Trump claims Ukraine peace deal ‘very close’ after talks with French President Emmanuel Macron
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Donald Trump claims Ukraine peace deal ‘very close’ after talks with French President Emmanuel Macron

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump expressed hope that Russia's war in Ukraine was nearing an end as he met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, marking the third anniversary of the invasion. Trump floats European peacekeepers in Ukraine Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine to help maintain stability in a post-war scenario. Ukraine's …

Trump Expresses Hope Russia's War In Ukraine Is Nearing An Endgame
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump Expresses Hope Russia's War In Ukraine Is Nearing An Endgame

Huff Post  

President Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up as he waits to greet France's President Emmanuel Macron before a news conference at the White House, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Washington. via Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he was hopeful that Russia’s war in Ukraine was nearing an endgame as he met on Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron …

Amid US-EU tensions, France’s Macron vows to work with Trump to end Ukraine war
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Amid US-EU tensions, France’s Macron vows to work with Trump to end Ukraine war

Firstpost  

It was a meeting with mixed outcomes. As the French leader went with the message that Russia was the aggressor in the Ukraine conflict, Trump dropped a bombshell US President Donald Trump meets with French President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2025. Source: AFP As French President Emmanuel Macron …

Amid US-EU tensions, France’s Macron vows to work with Trump to end Ukraine war
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Amid US-EU tensions, France’s Macron vows to work with Trump to end Ukraine war

Firstpost  

It was a meeting with mixed outcomes. As the French leader went with the message that Russia was the aggressor in the Ukraine conflict, Trump dropped a bombshell US President Donald Trump meets with French President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2025. Source: AFP As French President Emmanuel Macron …

'If you believe that': French president interrupts Trump to deliver fact check on Ukraine
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'If you believe that': French president interrupts Trump to deliver fact check on Ukraine

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump brushed off Emmanuel Macron after the French president schooled him on agreements made between European nations and Ukraine. A reporter asked, "Will France support the U.S. being compensated" by Ukraine for the money spent to help them fight the war against Russia. "I support the idea to have Ukraine first being compensated because they are the ones …

Trump expresses hope Russia’s war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with France’s Macron
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump expresses hope Russia’s war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with France’s Macron

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump said he was hopeful that Russia’s war in Ukraine was nearing an endgame as he met on Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron on the third anniversary of the invasion. Mr. Trump, in broad-ranging comments on the state of the conflict, said he believed Russian President Vladimir Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine to keep the …

Trump announces 'major economic development transactions' with Russia in 'huge reversal'
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump announces 'major economic development transactions' with Russia in 'huge reversal'

Raw Story  

Donald Trump announced a cryptic preview of "major" economic transactions between the U.S. and Russia as he put more public pressure on Ukraine to accept the terms of his peace deal — and he again needled Canada's prime minister by calling him the wrong title. Trump has been mocking Trudeau as "governor" of the 51st state and has said he …

What Trump's Recent Ukraine Statements Ignore About The Reality On The Ground
1 month ago

What Trump's Recent Ukraine Statements Ignore About The Reality On The Ground

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Donald Trump has sparked concern by spreading falsehoods undermining the country, pointing to a major shift in U.S. policy. Trump has called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections,” said the country was responsible for provoking the war, and excluded Kyiv and its European allies from …

Trump issues dire WWIII warning if Russia-Ukraine deal not worked out as he meets Macron
1 month ago

Trump issues dire WWIII warning if Russia-Ukraine deal not worked out as he meets Macron

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump on Monday outlined the stakes in play if a peace deal is not secured in Ukraine, warning that any overspill could trigger World War III. He made his remarks as President Emmanuel Macron of France became the first European leader to visit the White House, on the day marking the third anniversary of Russian troops marching into …

Macron to present Trump with 'proposals' on peace in Ukraine
1 month ago

Macron to present Trump with 'proposals' on peace in Ukraine

Raw Story  

by Valérie LEROUX French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump inWashington on Monday, saying he will present "proposals for action" to counter the "Russian threat" in Europe and ensure peace in Ukraine. Macron is hoping to persuade Trump when the two leaders meet on the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine to include European …

Trump shakes trans-atlantic alliance with Russia pivot; Europe in shock
1 month ago

Trump shakes trans-atlantic alliance with Russia pivot; Europe in shock

The Hindu  

Donald Trump’s sudden shift on Ukraine has shaken the transatlantic alliance to its core. But Mr. Trump’s embrace of Kremlin talking points on Ukraine — calling President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections” and blaming Ukraine for Russia’s 2022 invasion — has caused alarm in Europe. In Mr. Trump’s view, European officials fear, the United States, Russia and China will …

3 years of Ukraine war: Zelenskyy stands cornered and betrayed as Trump mainstreams Putin
1 month ago

3 years of Ukraine war: Zelenskyy stands cornered and betrayed as Trump mainstreams Putin

Firstpost  

As US President Donald Trump has pulled the rug under the feet of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to declare victory on the third anniversary of his invasion of Ukraine US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold a bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan June 28, 2019. As the Russian war …

Macron meets Trump as Europe scrambles to save Ukraine from being sacrificed to Putin
1 month ago

Macron meets Trump as Europe scrambles to save Ukraine from being sacrificed to Putin

Firstpost  

The European Union has unleashed a two-pronged strategy with French President Emmanuel Macron arriving in Washington for a meeting with his American counterpart Donald Trump. Meanwhile, the European leaders head to Kyiv as a show of support for Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump. Reuters France’s President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Washington while European leaders headed …

Macron meets Trump as Europe scrambles to save Ukraine from being sacrificed to Putin
1 month ago

Macron meets Trump as Europe scrambles to save Ukraine from being sacrificed to Putin

Firstpost  

The European Union has unleashed a two-pronged strategy with French President Emmanuel Macron arriving in Washington for a meeting with his American counterpart Donald Trump. Before heading to Washington Macron told reporters that he would try to convince Trump that letting Putin win in Ukraine would be “a huge strategic mistake." Europe looks for ‘bold action’ While getting excluded by …

Trump expresses hope Russia’s war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with France’s Macron
Top News
1 month ago

Trump expresses hope Russia’s war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with France’s Macron

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump expressed hope that Russia’s war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he met Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron on the third anniversary of the invasion. Look, if we do this deal, he’s not looking for more war.” And Trump said he hoped that the war could end within weeks and that Ukrainian President …

As Trump touts his dealmaking ability on Ukraine, Macron warns against a ‘weak’ agreement
1 month ago

As Trump touts his dealmaking ability on Ukraine, Macron warns against a ‘weak’ agreement

CNN  

Washington CNN — French President Emmanuel Macron tried Monday to inject a dose of reality into President Donald Trump’s ambitions to end the war in Ukraine, insisting they sought the same outcome of peace while simultaneously warning of Russia’s poor track record in keeping its international commitments. Trump also said he was prepared to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky soon …

Macron tells Trump Europe wants to secure ‘solid peace’ in Ukraine
1 month ago

Macron tells Trump Europe wants to secure ‘solid peace’ in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Donald Trump says French president agreed Europe must bear ‘cost and burden of securing peace’ amid push to end war. Emmanuel Macron has said Europe wants to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine, as the French president met with United States President Donald Trump at the White House on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. “I’m here as well after …

Trump meets with French President Macron as uncertainty grows about U.S. ties to Europe, Ukraine
1 month ago

Trump meets with French President Macron as uncertainty grows about U.S. ties to Europe, Ukraine

LA Times  

President Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House for talks Monday at a moment of deep uncertainty about the future of transatlantic relations, with Trump transforming American foreign policy and effectively tuning out European leadership as he looks to quickly end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Their visits come after Trump shook Europe with repeated criticism of Ukrainian …

Column: Trump says he wants to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. But he’s acting like Putin’s wingman
1 month ago

Column: Trump says he wants to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. But he’s acting like Putin’s wingman

LA Times  

President Trump has long expressed admiration for Vladimir Putin despite the Russian leader’s brutal dictatorship, or perhaps because of it. Consider the evidence: Trump praised Russian President Vladimir Putin — who has outlawed dissent and is believed to have ordered the murder of prominent opponents — claiming “He wants peace.” Meanwhile, Trump derided Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “a modestly …

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