Tuesday Briefing
Briefly

The recent meeting between President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House highlighted significant divergences in their perspectives regarding the Ukraine war, especially on its causes and resolutions. Trump indicated that he believed a resolution could be imminent, suggesting a potential trip to Moscow, while Macron labeled Russia explicitly as the aggressor. The U.S. also diluted a UN resolution aimed at condemning Russia, revealing a preference to align more closely with Moscow while Ukraine faces ongoing military challenges and a struggling military population.
Trump's perspective on the Ukraine conflict starkly contrasts with Macron's; he believes the fighting could end soon while Macron firmly pinpoints Russia as the aggressor.
At the U.N., the U.S. introduced a resolution that softened condemnation of Russia, fundamentally siding with Moscow over traditional European allies in the ongoing conflict.
Putin's statements suggest that the U.S. might find financial gain in a better relationship with Russia, which complicates the geopolitical landscape.
Ukraine's military remains under strain as its soldiers continue to fight despite their injuries, reflecting the relentless spirit of an exhausted population.
Read at www.nytimes.com
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