Macron: Putin not ‘very willing to get peace’ in Ukraine
- French President Emmanuel Macron spoke on August 17, 2025, from his summer residence in France about the Ukraine conflict and European security.
- Macron explained that Russia’s 2022 offensive and refusal of ceasefire have led to an ongoing conflict requiring new security measures and sanctions.
- He detailed plans for a trilateral meeting involving himself, Ukrainian President Zelensky, and US President Trump to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
- Macron called Putin 'an ogre at our gates' who has destabilized Europe by redrawing borders, stating, “If we want to be feared, we must be strong.”
- The discussions highlight challenges but suggest peace remains possible if robust security guarantees and increased pressure on Russia are applied.
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