French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Washington today to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump. Their discussion will focus on Russia’s war against Ukraine, as the world marks the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
This meeting happens just days after Trump falsely claimed that Ukraine started the war. It also follows a 90-minute phone call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which did not include Ukraine or European leaders.
Last week, Macron invited European leaders to Paris for urgent discussions about the war. He also spoke with Trump on the phone. A key topic of these talks is the idea of a European peacekeeping force that could help secure a ceasefire.
In the coming days, Trump is also expected to meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Washington. Reports suggest that Starmer may propose a plan for a peacekeeping force.
On Saturday, Trump briefly spoke with Polish President Andrzej Duda at a political event near Washington. Meanwhile, concerns are growing that the U.S. might reduce or withdraw its troops from Europe.
The world is watching to see what role the U.S. will play in European security and the ongoing war in Ukraine.