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 expressed optimism about his meeting with US President Donald Trump regarding conflicts in Ukraine and the Red Sea. The discussions, which took place in New York, were described as "constructive" by Macron. The president emphasized the importance of the Red Sea, a key oil shipping route, particularly given the complications from the takeover of the Bab al-Mandab Strait by pro-Yemeni rebels.
Macron also mentioned the need for stronger support for Ukraine, including the provision of defensive weapons systems, during their conversation. Trump was reportedly receptive, according to Macron. Before the UN General Assembly, Macron prepared to engage Trump with transparency. Macron's trip included a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Canada, who has been in conflict with Trump over a failed trade deal.
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