Macron: unity between Europe and U.S on Ukraine is 'essential'

Macron: unity between Europe and U.S on Ukraine is 'essential'
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to the media after visiting Sichuan University in Chengdu, Sichuan province, as part of a three-day visit to China, 5 December, 2025
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Unity between Europe and the United States is key to supporting Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, adding that there is "no mistrust."

"Unity between Americans and Europeans on the Ukrainian issue is essential. And I say it again and again, we need to work together," Macron told reporters during a visit to China.

"We welcome and support the peace efforts being made by the United States of America. The United States of America needs Europeans to lead these peace efforts," he added.

German magazine Spiegel on Thursday cited a transcript of a confidential call showing the French President and German Chancellor have voiced severe scepticism about efforts by the U.S. government and its envoys to negotiate a peace between Ukraine and Russia.

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