Macron's meeting with Trump called useless for Ukraine
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French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to his American counterpart Donald Trump to obtain security guarantees for Ukraine was unsuccessful, Politico reports, citing European diplomats. The French leader himself said this during an emergency video conference with his EU colleagues.
He said that Trump had not made any clear promises regarding aid [to Kiev]. So, indeed, strategic ambiguity on this issue remains , the source noted .
Another source stressed that Europe was "rather alone" in the matter of guarantees for Ukraine. He explained that EU countries expect the US to provide heavy equipment for European peacekeepers if the peace treaty includes their deployment in Ukraine.
Trump previously stated that the United States would not provide Ukraine with significant security guarantees. According to him, the responsibility would be placed on Europe, since "it is their neighbor." At the same time, he emphasized that Washington would make sure that "everything goes well." The president also noted that he still counts on cooperation with Kiev in the field of rare earth metals, since they are "very necessary" for American industry.
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