Macron sets the record straight, embarassing Trump

On the third anniversary of the outbreak of the Ukraine war, a pivotal meeting took place in Washington, D.C., between Donald Trump, the President of the United States, and Emmanuel Macron, the President of France. This gathering was marked by an urgent and shared objective: to actively seek pathways toward a sustainable peace in the region that has been engulfed in turmoil and strife.

Recognizing the profound implications of the ongoing conflict, which has not only led to significant loss of life but has also destabilized the geopolitical landscape of Europe, both leaders approached their discussions with a sense of responsibility and determination.

Both leaders expressed their interest in involving both the United States and Europe in a peace process that they hope to make as fair and sensible as possible.

The world watched closely as Trump and Macron charted a course that hopes to restore stability and prevent further suffering in Ukraine.

And in typical Trump fashing, the American president seized the opportunity to share one of his familiar controversial statements during the press Q&A session.

As reported by CNN Donald Trump stated: "Just so you understand, Europe is loaning the money to Ukraine. They get their money back." However, Macron was brave and straight forward and immediately debunked him.

The French president grabbed his American counterpart's arm, interrupting and correcting the misinformation being shared by Donald Trump.

Macron told Trump, "No," as he placed his hand gently on Trump’s wrist. "To be frank, we paid 60% of the total effort… we provided real money to be clear."

While Macron attempted to clarify just how much Europe had spent on the war effort, Trump wiggled his hand back and forth in front of the cameras in a "more or less" gesture, as if to indicate what Macron was saying was not entirely true.

When the French president finished his intervention, Donald Trump had to have the last word: "If you want to believe that, it's okay with me."

Beyond this awkward moment, the meeting between the leaders was positive, as it allowed Europe to make it clear to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin that a peace agreement cannot not imply surrendering all the land Russia has taken from Ukraine.

As reported by The Kyiv Independent, Macron said, "This peace must not mean a surrender of Ukraine. It must not mean a ceasefire without guarantees. This peace must allow for Ukrainian sovereignty and allow Ukraine to negotiate with other stakeholders"

Meanwhile, Donald Trump has claimed Putin would be willing to accept the presence of European peace-keeping forces in Ukraine, in the interest of a lasting peace agreement.

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