The two met in an oval office as the United Nations US in New York voted against a resolution denounced Russia as it was attacking. 3rd anniversary of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
That vote allowed the United States to join 16 other countries, including Russia and North Korea, Syria, Belarus, Israel and Hungary. Standing up to long-standing allies France, Germany, England, Canada, etc.
Trump, who accused Ukraine of causing war with invaders in the past two weeks and called Ukrainian President Voldimir Zelensky a dictator, said he would do so. Rather, don't explain the rationale behind the vote. When asked about it in an oval office, he said it was “trivial.”
Meanwhile, he and Macron mostly tried to project a warm and friendly relationship, Put a smile on In the handshake and ribs.
Macron emphasized the need for European countries to shoulder at a joint press conference. More security burden On their own continent, Trump has been complaining for a long time.
He focused on many of his comments. Ukraine's security guarantee And it included peacekeeping forces offered by Europe, saying this was the territory of the agreement with Trump.
“In my view, that's a turning point,” Macron said. One of the major areas of progress What I did during this trip and during this discussion. ”
Trump campaigned to end the war; Pushed for a ceasefire He has repeatedly pointed out that his administration is talking not only to Western Europe and Ukraine, but also to Russia.
Mr. Trump said Macron “I agree with me on many of the most important issues. The main ones are: This is the right time. It may be the only time [to end the war]. ”
The possibility that Trump and the US could withdraw support from Ukraine has caused great concern in Europe, but most of Macron is in public There was no disagreement Monday.
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