Macron says Ukraine is an 'existential' fight for Europe as he makes two-day state visit to Portugal
French President Emmanuel Macron began a two-day state visit to Portugal to strengthen bilateral ties and encourage European unity as the fate of Ukraine remains uncertain under an increasingly critical Trump administration.
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Macron’s told-you-so moment
Trump vindicated the French president on self-reliant defense. But with Putin looming, the hard work starts now for Europe.

Trump, Macron display stark differences on Ukraine

Even as Macron flatters ‘Dear Donald,’ the US is deeply estranged from the West on Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron ‘turning point’ on Ukraine lacks Donald Trump commitments
Emmanuel Macron hailed a “turning point” in efforts to sway Donald Trump on Ukraine but failed to secure a commitment from the US president to support any deployment of European troops to deter Russia in any postwar settlement,
Trump, Macron display stark differences on Ukraine despite friendly veneer
Trump, French President Macron engage in tug-of-war handshake at White House
White House reveals surprise cause of Donald Trump’s mysterious massive bruise in Macron meeting
Trump expresses hope Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with France's Macron
Trump and Macron Display Old Friendship but Split on the Ukraine War
At a meeting at the White House, President Trump declined to call President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia a dictator while President Emmanuel Macron of France stated flatly that “the aggressor is Russia.
Lavrov commented on Macron's statements about the introduction of Ukraine of the European forces
Moscow is not considering any options with the deployment of European peacekeepers on Ukraine. No one asked Moscow about this, and statements by Western representatives on this subject are aimed at heating up the conflict.
In Gently Correcting Trump, Macron Sends a Message on Ukraine Peace Deal
Macron's careful handling of Trump was on full display in an unusual press conference, as the French President gently corrected Trump more than once.
Trump, Macron make clear how they want to see Ukraine-Russia negotiations evolve
Peace negotiations are gaining momentum, thanks to the ramping pressure from the Trump White House. Here's where things stand right now.
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Macron, Trump bromance on rocks over Ukraine as Moscow looms large
The handshakes were firm, the backslaps frequent, and the laughter plentiful, but beneath the camaraderie, French President Emmanuel Macron and
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Macron got no promises on Ukraine but called his meeting with Trump a ‘turning point’
WASHINGTON (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to Washington seeking ... and plans to have direct negotiations with Moscow have left European allies and Ukrainian officials worried.