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Macron and Trump Unite Against Putin's Aggression

5/26/2025

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French President Emmanuel Macron declared that Donald Trump has acknowledged Vladimir Putin's dishonesty about peace in Ukraine. In light of recent brutal Russian assaults, Macron called for a durable ceasefire and intensified sanctions against Russia. Trump echoed these sentiments, condemning Putin's aggression and advocating for possible sanctions to combat the escalating violence.

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French President Emmanuel Macron declared that Donald Trump has acknowledged Vladimir Putin's dishonesty about peace in Ukraine. In light of recent brutal Russian assaults, Macron called for a durable ceasefire and intensified sanctions against Russia. Trump echoed these sentiments, condemning Putin's aggression and advocating for possible sanctions to combat the escalating violence.