French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyj was elected in free elections – unlike Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin. He responded to the statements of US President Donald Trump, who called the green “dictator without elections”. Macron also said that France is entering a new era and must strengthen its safety. According to the AFP report, TASR reports this.
“I believe we are entering a new era. It will force us to make decisions, ”Macron said when he answered questions from the French public on social networks. “We Europeans have to increase our war efforts,” he added.
According to Reuters, the French government aim was to raise awareness of the French on the consequences of the war in Ukraine, the diplomatic role of France and the change of US attitude to the conflict after the arrival of Trump.
Macron later wrote on Social Network X that he had been making calls with Zelensky for the fourth time in the last week. According to Macron’s contribution, they discussed his recent contacts with European partners, as well as preparing further steps, including Macron’s upcoming visit to Washington.
Greeny at X said he spoke with several leaders, including Macron, the discussion with which he described as constructive. According to the Ukrainian President, the content of the interview was clear coordination of positions and common plans.
“We have thoroughly discussed our views on security guarantees – a fair and permanent peace is our common goal and we work together. This is how real partners should work, ”said Zelenskyj.
In a discussion with citizens, Macron confirmed that Trump will accept him in the White House on Monday. “Let me tell him: You can’t be weak to President Putin. It is not you, it’s not in your interest, “he explained his plans. He also wants to say to the US President that” if he leaves Ukraine to work, Russia will not stop “.
“Not only will it be even stronger, it will continue to invest, but will dominate Ukraine and its army, which is one of the largest in Europe, with all our equipment, including American,” said Macron, calling such a scenario “a huge strategic mistake”.
Safety guarantees Ukraine after an agreement on the ceasefire
In connection with the idea of deploying peace forces in Ukraine, he stressed that he did not plan to send military units “tomorrow”. However, he indicated that France is considering providing security guarantees Ukraine after an agreement on a ceasefire with Russia.
“I didn’t decide to send troops to Ukraine tomorrow, no. Instead, we are considering sending forces to guarantee peace when it is agreed, “Macron explained. AFP, referring to its source, previously informed that France, together with European countries, is working to ensure security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of an income agreement.
The French president also stopped his 47-year-old Ukrainian counterpart, which was called Trump on Wednesday to “dictator without elections”. “It is the President elected in the free system. This is not the case with Vladimir Putin, who has long been killing his opponents and manipulating elections, ”added Macron.
