Macron after Europe role in Ukraine peace talks

TABNAK, Feb. 24 – French President tries to persuade Trump to continue the US support for Ukraine.

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Date: 24 February 2025 - 13:16

Macron will be representing Europe as a whole during his visit to White House on Thursday, following his meetings with leaders across the continent, including Moscow-friendly Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, an advisor to the president said.

According to France 24, "He is going to Washington with proposals for action that reflect the convergences that emerged" from the talks, the advisor said.

Macron aims to persuade Trump to continue US support for Ukraine, respecting its sovereignty and ensuring that European interests are fully considered, the advisor noted.

He also seeks to convince Trump that Russia represents an "existential threat" to Europe, and that Putin "will not respect" a ceasefire, he added.

Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is due to visit the White House on Thursday, coordinated on messaging before to the French president's departure for the United States this weekend.