President Trump publicly endorsed Putin's proposal for direct talks with Ukraine, contradicting a unified stance taken by European leaders, who demanded a ceasefire as a prerequisite for negotiations. Ukrainian President Zelensky indicated willingness for dialogue only after a ceasefire is established. Trump's comments, made on his Truth Social platform, sparked concern among European leaders, who emphasized the need for a ceasefire before any discussions could take place. Macron reiterated this position, highlighting the urgency of halting hostilities in order to foster meaningful negotiations for peace.
French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated the stance, stating, 'There can be no negotiations while weapons are speaking. A ceasefire is needed now, so that talks can begin.'
Trump stated, 'Ukraine should agree to this [talks], IMMEDIATELY. At least they will be able to determine whether or not a deal is possible.'
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