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Macron says there’s ‘no more US support’ for Ukraine
Macron said Europe must secure a seat in peace talks as US envoys hold separate negotiations with Russia and Ukraine.
On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined nearly 50 world leaders in Dublin for the European Political Community summit, urging that any peace agreement with Russia must include European security guarantees and direct input.
Recent trilateral peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi excluded European representatives, prompting Kyiv to push for direct involvement to ensure European security interests are represented in future discussions.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Zelensky in Dublin on Thursday evening following discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stressing the importance of European delegates "at the table."
French President Emmanuel Macron called for a clear European vision on Ukraine, while Taoiseach Micheál Martin emphasized that "any peace agreement must recognise the sovereignty of Ukraine and its territorial integrity."
The Dublin summit triggered the largest security operation in Irish history, with thousands of gardaí deployed throughout the capital, underscoring the high stakes as Europe navigates deepening regional security threats.
After direct negotiations between Russia, Ukraine and the USA, the US special envoy Witkoff announced another date, which Europeans should also participate in. However, it is unclear who exactly Europe should represent.
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