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Macron and Starmer Push for Ukraine Truce and Defense Boost

3/3/2025

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French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have called for a one-month truce in Ukraine, aiming to protect vital air, sea, and energy infrastructure. They urged European nations to boost defense spending to 3-3.5% of GDP. While peacekeepers could be considered later, the immediate deployment of European troops remains off the table amid rising tensions with the US.

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French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have called for a one-month truce in Ukraine, aiming to protect vital air, sea, and energy infrastructure. They urged European nations to boost defense spending to 3-3.5% of GDP. While peacekeepers could be considered later, the immediate deployment of European troops remains off the table amid rising tensions with the US.