Macron says talks with Trump on Red Sea, Ukraine ‘constructive’
The French president said he had pressed Donald Trump on supplying defensive weapons systems to Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron held positive talks with US President Donald Trump in New York, discussing the conflicts in Ukraine and the Red Sea. Macron emphasized the importance of both issues, stating that the situation in the Red Sea impacts global oil prices. They engaged in a lengthy conversation about the Ukraine-Russia situation, describing it as very constructive.
Macron expressed readiness to be candid with Trump regarding Ukraine, particularly in supplying defensive weapons systems to Ukraine. The French leader noted Trump's openness to the idea, and they discussed the need for more rapid and robust assistance to Ukraine. Both conflicts were deemed crucial for global peace and security.
Macron arrived in New York from Saint Pierre and Miquelon, where he met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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