President Trump meets with French President Emmanuel Macron within the Oval Workplace of the White Home on Monday.
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President Trump thinks the battle in Ukraine may finish “within weeks.” And he mentioned that Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may go to him on the White Home within the subsequent two weeks to signal a uncommon earth and important minerals deal as half of a bigger bundle of safety ensures.
In a gathering with French President Emmanuel Macron within the Oval Workplace Monday, Trump added that Russian President Vladimir Putin would settle for European peacekeepers in Ukraine as a part of a peace deal.
“Once we settle, there’s going to be no more war in Ukraine,” Trump predicted. “It’s not going to be a very big problem.”
Macron is assembly with Trump on the third anniversary of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Macron got here to Washington as a part of efforts by European leaders to coax Trump to not abandon Ukraine as he negotiates a peace settlement with Putin.
On Thursday, Trump will meet with U.Ok. prime minister Keir Starmer.
Throughout their time collectively within the Oval Workplace, Macron confirmed that some European nations can be able to ship troops to Ukraine, however in a restricted position.
“They would not be along the front lines. They would not be part of any conflict,” Macron mentioned. “They would be there to ensure that the peace is respected,” he added.
The assembly was largely pleasant with the 2 leaders exchanging tales and affectionate touches. However they did disagree on the extent of Europe’s help for Ukraine.
Trump described Europe’s assist as a mortgage earlier than Macron sought to appropriate him, noting the quantity paid to Ukraine.
“If you believe that, it’s okay with me,” Trump responded, smiling. “They get their money back. We don’t, and now we do.”
