French President Emmanuel Macron met with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office to discuss the Ukraine war. Macron attempted to correct Trump on European support for Ukraine, stating that Europe has paid 60% of the total effort.
Despite strained dynamics, Trump expressed openness to a European peacekeeping force in Ukraine and a potential deal to secure Ukraine’s mineral revenues. Macron’s strategy is to employ his unique rapport with Trump to advocate for Ukraine and Europe’s case, although it remains unclear how much this will influence Trump’s views.