Macron: Peace does not mean the surrender of Ukraine

US president Donald Trump believes that the Russian president Vladimir Putin Wants to agree on peace in Ukraine.

Trump commented on the situation in Ukraine Emmanuel Macron at a briefing with a briefing. Macron is currently visiting the United States. He is the first European leader to visit Trump after he started his second term.

Trump began his speech by reminding that France and the United States are old allies. However, after a brief memory of the common history of the countries, Trump moved to talk about the Ukrainian war.

“We focus on achieving a ceasefire as soon as possible,” he said.

Trump also increased the previous statement that the war in Ukraine would never have begun if he had been a US President.

“However, it started. It is also very useful for Russia to enter into an agreement and continue to lead Russia in a very positive way. ”

Russia began its widespread attack war in Ukraine three years ago, in February 2022, after conquering the Crimean peninsula in 2014 and participating in the rebellion of eastern Ukraine.

The United States has previously been a solid supporter of Ukraine. In the second season of Trump in January, the wind has turned. Trump’s earlier this month Ukraine comments have raised dismay in both Europe and In the United States.

The changed line of the United States is also visible in the UN.

On the anniversary of war on Monday, the UN General Assembly approved resolutionthat condemns the offensive war by Russia. The resolution promises, inter alia, commitment to the regional integrity of Ukraine. The resolution is not legally binding.

The United States voted against the resolution. For example, Russia voted against.

In earlier resolutions, the United States has supported the Ukrainian regional integrity.

Instead, the UN Security Council approved by the US resolutionwhere Russia is not accused of the Ukrainian war and requires a quick end to the conflict.

Trump also said he was negotiating with Russia from the economic development agreement.

Europe with his or her own role

Macron said he shared Trump’s view that Europe has its own responsibility in organizing its defense.

“No one wants to live in a world where there is the strongest law,” Macron said at the Presidents’ press conference.

According to him, Europe has a clear view that it must be part of Ukraine’s security guarantees.

Macron also agreed with Trump that peace should be achieved as soon as possible. However, he pointed out in his speech that peace should not mean the surrender of Ukraine.

“Ukraine has been able to hold on to the forefront of our common safety. It has fought in recent years for its independence and sovereignty, but also for our common safety, ”Macron said.

According to him, it is good that the United States and Russia have discussions about Ukraine.

“I always think it’s good to talk to other leaders, and especially when you disagree.”

Trump was asked at a news conference whether the United States was ready to participate in Ukraine’s reconstruction.

“I think we have already participated in it,” Trump replied, referring to the support by Ukraine in the United States.

Macron was asked if France was going to send troops to Ukraine. According to the President, sending troops at the moment means post -peaceful time in the form of peacekeeping.

Update 25.2. at 1:27. Added information on the decision of the Security Council and the sentence of the financial agreement.