Meeting in Washington: Emmanuel Macron woos Donald Trump – and contradicts him | Capital+

Emmanuel Macron called Donald Trump his "friend" in the White House, but contradicted him several times when it came to Ukraine
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by Marc Etzold
4 minutesThe Europeans want to prevent Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin from determining the fate of Ukraine. Emmanuel Macron is insisting on peacekeeping troops and is thus putting pressure on Berlin.
Donald Trump is usually surrounded by people who encourage him, praise him, comment favorably on his plans - surrounded by yes-men. On Monday, however, the American president welcomed a guest in the White House who was out of the ordinary. French President Emmanuel Macron had come to Washington. And he contradicted Trump.

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