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There is a position on this matter that was expressed by Russian Foreign Minister [Sergei] Lavrov. I have nothing to add to this and nothing to comment on."
Look, if we do this deal, he's not looking for more war ... I've specifically asked him that question. He has no problem with it."
I really believe that the time has come that the armed forces of Europe must be created,
They would not be along the front lines. They would not be part of any conflict. They would be there to ensure that the peace is respected,
Macron said earlier in the Oval Office with Trump We want peace, he wants peace. We want peace swiftly, but we don't want an agreement that is weak,
Well, we're going to see."
Trump, asked if it was possible that Ukraine might have to cede some territory to Russia, said ... Macron said President Putin violated the peace,
Macron said at a joint press conference with Trump Europe is willing to step up to be a stronger partner, to do more on defence and security on this continent, as well as to be a reliable partner."
It is my hope that my greatest legacy will be as a peacemaker and a unifier. I want to bring peace, not war,
We understand this would be acceptable to Russia. As Europeans, we will shoulder our share of the security burden,
I stopped my discussion with President Putin after Bucha and the war crimes. We had nothing to get from him in the time,
This peace cannot mean the surrender of Ukraine,
Macron told a joint news conference with Trump After speaking with President Trump, I fully believe there is a path forward,
We want peace. And I think the initiative of President Trump is a very positive one. But my message was to say be careful because we need something substantial for Ukraine,
he said in an interview from the Blair House Monday on "Special Report." We all strive for peace and want to make it as reliable and lasting as possible. Today, we discussed the need for security guarantees for Ukraine and real ways to ensure an end to this Russian aggression and prevent any new one. Peace is needed,
Zelenskyy said in a post on X after meeting with key allies Twenty-one of the 30 critical materials that Europe needs can be provided by Ukraine as part of a mutually beneficial partnership,
Sejourne said after a meeting with Ukrainian officials, AFP reported No, in fact, to be frank, we paid. We paid 60 percent of the total effort."
Grabbing Trump's arm to interject, Macron said If you believe that, it's OK with me. They get their money back, and we don't. But now we do."
Shrugging off Macron's interjection, Trump said Three years of absolute heroism by our people. Eternal memory to all who stood up in defence of our state and our people, giving their lives so that Ukraine may live,
While trading compliments and friendly gestures during a convivial White House meeting, Mr Trump and Mr Macron’s polite exchange exposed the deepening divide between the United States and Europe as the newly restored American president seeks to broker a peace deal with Russia,
The New York Times reported