French President Emmanuel Macron cautioned that the conflict in Ukraine, initiated by Russia, is far from over, contrary to Donald Trump's claims of a swift resolution. He criticized the unrealistic expectations regarding timelines for ending the war and urged Europe to boost its defense spending to become less reliant on US military support. Macron labeled the potential shift in US policy as a wake-up call for European nations to prepare for future challenges without American assistance. President Zelenskyy also acknowledged the importance of a "just peace" alongside American leadership under Trump.
Let us not delude ourselves, Macron said in his new year's address to the French armed forces. This conflict will not end tomorrow or the day after.
Macron said expected changes in Washington's foreign policy...were an opportunity for a European strategic wake-up call.
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