Ukraine's president said he had "good and productive" discussions with Donald Trump and the French president on Saturday.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met the American president-elect and France's Emmanuel Macron ahead of the re-opening ceremony for the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris.
In a post on social media, Zelenskyy wrote: "We all want this war to end as soon as possible and in a just way.
"We spoke about our people, the situation on the ground, and a just peace."
“We agreed to continue working together and keep in contact. Peace through strength is possible.”
Macron is a strong supporter of the NATO alliance and Ukraine’s fight, while Trump feels European nations need to pay more for their common defense and that a negotiated settlement is needed to end the Ukraine war.
Trump returned to the world stage on Saturday and is set to join leaders for the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, still a private citizen but already preparing to tackle a host of international crises.
It is Trump’s first trip overseas since he won the presidential election a month ago and it could offer Macron an opportunity to play the role of mediator between Europe and the unpredictable U.S. politician, a role the French leader has relished in the past.
In a post on social media, Zelenskyy wrote: "We all want this war to end as soon as possible and in a just way.
"We spoke about our people, the situation on the ground, and a just peace."
“We agreed to continue working together and keep in contact. Peace through strength is possible.”
“Let us continue our joint efforts for peace and security,” Macron wrote on X.I had a good and productive trilateral meeting with President @realDonaldTrump and President @EmmanuelMacron at the Élysée Palace.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 7, 2024
President Trump is, as always, resolute. I thank him. I also extend my gratitude to Emmanuel for organizing this important meeting.
We all want… pic.twitter.com/eKMtuhp2ZI
European leaders are concerned that Trump could withdraw U.S. military aid to Ukraine at a crucial juncture in its war to repel Russian invaders.United States, Ukraine, and France. Together on this historic day. Gathered for Notre-Dame. Let us continue our joint efforts for peace and security. pic.twitter.com/hEYGEklihT
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) December 7, 2024
Macron is a strong supporter of the NATO alliance and Ukraine’s fight, while Trump feels European nations need to pay more for their common defense and that a negotiated settlement is needed to end the Ukraine war.
Trump returned to the world stage on Saturday and is set to join leaders for the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, still a private citizen but already preparing to tackle a host of international crises.
It is Trump’s first trip overseas since he won the presidential election a month ago and it could offer Macron an opportunity to play the role of mediator between Europe and the unpredictable U.S. politician, a role the French leader has relished in the past.
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