Macron said meeting with Trump on Ukraine and the Middle East was 'very constructive'
The French president was prepared to face Trump in New York City with 'total candor' about the two conflicts for the sake of 'peace in the world and for our security.'
French President Emmanuel Macron met with US President Donald Trump in New York City on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Macron described the meeting as "very constructive". According to the Kyiv Independent, they discussed Ukraine and the Middle East, with Macron saying they had a "lengthy discussion" on Ukraine and Russia.
Macron mentioned the need to help Ukraine more quickly and strongly in terms of interceptors, which he said was a key defensive issue. The meeting was held at the Trump Tower, and Macron told reporters that there was a great deal of openness and they were able to go into detail on the two conflicts.
The French president stated that the discussions were important for peace in the world and for security, and had a direct impact on the purchasing power of the French people, according to the Kyiv Independent.
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