Macron and Trump find common ground on Ukraine strategy at G7
Presidents of the U.S.A. and France, Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron, are participating in a G7 teleconference on the occasion of the third anniversary of the Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Presidents of the United States and France, Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron, met at the White House to participate in the G7 leaders' teleconference. The meeting is being held on the occasion of the third anniversary of the Russian aggression in Ukraine. Macron arrived at the White House on Monday morning and is the first European leader received by Trump in his second term.
The main topic of the teleconference, which also includes the leaders of Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom, is the war in Ukraine. Washington opposes the use of the term "Russian aggression" in the group's official communiqué. Macron and Trump are also expected to appear at a joint press conference.
As the initiator of the idea to deploy European soldiers in Ukraine, Macron gained Trump's support for this proposal. The talks also concern negotiations to end the conflict and security guarantees for Ukraine. The official welcoming of Macron at the White House is scheduled for 12:15 p.m. Eastern Time.
The United Kingdom and France want to persuade Trump
According to "The Times," French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer plan to persuade Donald Trump to abandon talks with Russia.
Diplomatic sources emphasize that Macron and Starmer will try to influence Trump's decisions, which could be crucial for Ukraine's future and regional stability. Their actions aim to ensure that European commitments to Ukraine are respected.
