Macron believes US may ‘betray Ukraine on territory’ says Der Spiegel

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Deborah Cole in BerlinDecember 4, 2025 at 05:35 PM

AI Summary

medium article 3 min

According to a leaked note reported by Der Spiegel, Emmanuel Macron warned Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the US might "betray Ukraine on territory" without clear security guarantees. The note summarized a recent call among European leaders expressing doubts about Washington's approach to negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine. Reportedly, leaders like Friedrich Merz and Alexander Stubb cautioned Zelenskyy to be wary of the US, with concerns raised about a recent US proposal seen as too favorable to Moscow. These concerns arose amidst a flurry of diplomatic activity, including a US proposal to halt the war and a Moscow visit by Donald Trump's envoys. While some parties declined to comment, the Élysée Palace contested the quotes attributed to Macron.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Alexander Stubb 40% Friedrich Merz 50% Mark Rutte 50% Donald Trump 60% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×270% Emmanuel Macron ×280% United States ×280%

Keywords

ukraine 100% us betrayal 80% volodymyr zelenskyy 70% emmanuel macron 70% security guarantees 60% donald trump 60% der spiegel 50% diplomacy 50% negotiations 50% russia 40%