French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that peace cannot come at the cost of Ukraine’s surrender.
Speaking at a joint press conference with Trump at the White House on Monday night, February 24, Macron warned against a world where power prevails over international law.
“This peace cannot mean the surrender of Ukraine. Over the past few years, Ukraine has fought for its independence and sovereignty, but also for our collective security.
“I believe no one in this room wants to live in a world where the law of the strongest prevails and international borders can be violated overnight,” Macron said.
His remarks came as the Trump administration engaged in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, aiming for a swift resolution to the war, which began three years ago when Russia invaded Ukraine.
In a significant departure from his predecessor, Joe Biden, Trump is reportedly negotiating a deal that would grant the U.S. access to Ukraine’s vast mineral resources and rare earth gems before continuing military support for the war-torn nation.
