Macron To Focus On Ukraine’s Air Defense And Pressure On Russia At UN General Assembly
France intends to make its support for Ukraine more effective, particularly in the field of air defense, increase pressure on Russia and explore ways to resume negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv after Russia’s State Duma elections, UATV English reports. Emmanuel Bonn, diplomatic adviser to French President Emmanuel Macron, outlined the priorities during a briefing ahead of Macron’s visit to New…
France aims to bolster Ukraine's capabilities, notably in air defense, intensify pressure on Russia, and foster discussions on restarting negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv, ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's attendance at the UN General Assembly in New York. According to diplomatic adviser Emmanuel Bonn, France's approach aligns with its existing strategy: enhancing support for Ukraine and intensifying pressure on Russia.
Bonn also hinted at the potential resumption of meaningful negotiations with Russia following the recent Russian State Duma elections. The Ukrainian conflict is anticipated to be a focal point of Macron's address during the UN General Assembly. Bonn dismissed claims of France's preference for the war in Ukraine over other global crises, stating that Paris is dedicating equal effort and dedication to matters such as the Middle East disputes, relations with African nations, and bolstering France's sovereignty.
France remains committed to the United Nations, with plans to fulfill its duties as a permanent member of the UN Security Council. Notably, the permanent members of the Security Council—Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping—have refrained from attending recent General Assembly meetings, while US President Donald Trump has utilized the platform for opening remarks but refrained from leading UN proceedings or proposing initiatives.
British leaders have also intermittently missed UN sessions annually. In contrast, Macron has consistently attended the General Assembly in person, save for one instance. During his present visit, he is set to meet with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and deliver a speech to the General Assembly on Tuesday. France, which has assumed the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council on September 1, additionally intends to organize an independent Security Council meeting on Ukraine during the UN General Assembly's high-level week in New York.
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