Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump as productive, highlighting their shared goal of ending the war in Ukraine swiftly and justly.
The leaders convened in Paris on December 7 to discuss the ongoing conflict and potential pathways to peace.
The trilateral meeting, hosted by Macron in Paris, focused on the situation on the battlefield and the broader objective of achieving a “just peace.”
Zelensky shared on Facebook that the discussions were positive, with all participants determined to work toward peace. He expressed gratitude to Trump for his unwavering resolve and thanked Macron for organizing the meeting.
Macron echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the significance of the gathering and the united efforts of the U.S., Ukraine, and France for peace and security.
The meeting lasted 35 minutes, but no press statements were released, with details mainly shared through the leaders’ social media.
Zelensky’s call for “peace through strength” reflects Ukraine’s strategy of leveraging international support while maintaining military resilience. Macron’s role as a mediator in European security and his efforts to unite Western powers further reinforced the commitment to finding a resolution to the war in Ukraine.
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