‘No mistrust’ between Europe and US over Ukraine, Macron says

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Oliver HolmesDecember 6, 2025 at 01:43 AM

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Emmanuel Macron denied any "mistrust" between Europe and the US regarding Ukraine, despite a report in Der Spiegel alleging he warned of potential US betrayal in a private call with European leaders. The report cited a leaked summary of the call where Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed doubts about US negotiation efforts between Ukraine and Russia, specifically mentioning a 28-point proposal from Washington that lacked input from European allies. Macron stated that unity between the US and Europe is essential and welcomed US peace efforts. The denial comes as European leaders work to secure financing for Ukraine and as Trump's advisors and Ukrainian officials meet to discuss a postwar security framework. The alleged leak risked angering Trump and complicated efforts to salvage financial aid for Ukraine.

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Belgium 30% Ursula von der Leyen 40% Friedrich Merz 50% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×260% United States ×370% Donald Trump ×370% Emmanuel Macron ×480% Ukraine ×580%

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