French President Emmanuel Macron is currently in a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House. This meeting follows Macron's call for an emergency gathering of world leaders after Europe was excluded from negotiations to settle the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Macron arrived at the White House early Monday morning and has been engaged in discussions with President Trump for several hours. The two leaders were also expected to participate in a call with G7 leaders during the meeting.
Today marks the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a conflict that continues to impact the region. President Trump recently criticized Macron and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, stating that they have not taken significant actions to resolve the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
Despite these criticisms, Macron expressed his respect for President Trump and emphasized the importance of standing firm against Russian President Vladimir Putin. Macron stated, 'You cannot be weak in the face of President Putin. It's not in your interests, and it's not reflective of who you are as a leader.'
