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Macron: Ukraine Peace Deal Faces Major Hurdles Ahead

12/2/2025

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French President Emmanuel Macron said much work remains before a peace deal can be finalized in the Ukraine war.
The European Union faces challenges in using €140 billion of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's reparations.
A Russian missile attack in Dnipro killed four people, underscoring ongoing violence.
Kyiv and Europe fear the United States may favor Russia's demands as Zelenskyy faces domestic pressure after a corruption scandal.

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French President Emmanuel Macron said much work remains before a peace deal can be finalized in the Ukraine war.
The European Union faces challenges in using €140 billion of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's reparations.
A Russian missile attack in Dnipro killed four people, underscoring ongoing violence.
Kyiv and Europe fear the United States may favor Russia's demands as Zelenskyy faces domestic pressure after a corruption scandal.