'Macron has been trying to convince Trump to take a harder line on Putin'
Published 1w ago · Updated 6d ago
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Macron and Trump held constructive talks in New York on Ukraine and Red Sea security ahead of the UN General Assembly.
French President Emmanuel Macron described discussions with US President Donald Trump as constructive following a bilateral meeting at Trump Tower in New York. The two leaders conferred on key geopolitical crises, including the conflict in Ukraine and tensions in the Red Sea, ahead of the United Nations General Assembly. French diplomats had aimed to persuade Trump to take a firmer stance against Russia as world leaders gather for a tumultuous diplomatic week.
- French President Emmanuel Macron walked through New York streets to meet Donald Trump at Trump Tower ahead of the UN General Assembly.
- Macron characterized his talks with Trump regarding security in the Red Sea and the war in Ukraine as constructive.
- French diplomacy focused on encouraging the US administration to maintain a hardline posture against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Written from 7 of 9 outlets — 2 have since joined this story.
Timeline
- Sep 21The White House announces that Donald Trump will meet French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the UN General Assembly.
- Sep 22Emmanuel Macron meets Donald Trump at Trump Tower and describes their bilateral talks as constructive.
Why it matters
Bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly provide a critical forum for allied nations to align strategy on international conflicts and global trade. Aligning US and European policy on Ukraine and maritime security remains pivotal to western security policy.
What outlets agree on
All coverage agrees that French President Emmanuel Macron met Donald Trump in New York during the UN General Assembly to discuss major international crises including Ukraine.
In this story
Covered by 9 outlets
44% of the sources are Left
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- Daily ExpressDonald Trump sparks health fears after appearance with Emmanuel Macron6d ago · open ↗
- The IndependentTrump’s bizarre sitting ritual prompts speculation as he shows Macron around gilded NYC apartment6d ago · open ↗
- EuronewsMacron walks through busy New York streets to Trump Tower1w ago · open ↗
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