President Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron amid rising tensions in the Atlantic alliance and stalled peace talks regarding the Ukraine conflict. As they engaged in a handshake reminiscent of previous encounters, Trump reiterated controversial views, blaming Ukraine for the invasion rather than Russia. The meeting coincided with significant events in Kyiv, where other leaders rallied support for Ukraine. Trump notably refrained from labeling Putin a dictator while advocating for Ukraine to concede mineral rights as a form of repayment for U.S. military support, expressing optimism that the war could end swiftly under smart tactics.
President Trump stated, 'the war could end within weeks, if we're smart,' emphasizing the urgency of strategic negotiations and Ukraine's need to repay military aid through mineral rights.
During the meeting, President Trump was reluctant to label Russian President Putin as a dictator, contrasting his choice of words regarding Ukrainian President Zelensky, which raised eyebrows.
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