War in Ukraine: Emmanuel Macron tries to convince Donald Trump not to abandon kyiv
ANALYSIS - During his visit to Washington on Monday, the French president wants to try to influence Donald Trump's position and obtain security guarantees for Ukraine.
A symbolic visit but without much hope. The first European leader to be received at the White House by Donald Trump since his return to power, Emmanuel Macron was to try, on Monday, to convince the American president to change his position on Ukraine, after Trump's statements practically aligned with those of Moscow.
The French president, who enjoys good personal relations with Donald Trump, is playing his all, but also that of Europe, in this meeting. Beyond Ukraine, the outcome of their discussion will give an indication of the extent of the crisis in transatlantic relations. On the Ukrainian issue, Emmanuel Macron will have to convince an American president…
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