Macron vows to strengthen European security ahead of Trump meeting

Macron vows to strengthen European security ahead of Trump meeting – Ahead of his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump today Monday 24th February, French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to ensure that the security of Europe is "strengthened" during ongoing Ukraine peace talks. Macron emphasized his commitment to achieving a fair and lasting peace for Ukraine while protecting European security. Speaking after talks with European leaders, he warned that Europe cannot afford to show weakness in the face of Russian President Putin, asserting the need for strong leadership to remain credible in the global arena.

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