French President Emmanuel Macron is set to be on a collision course with Donald Trump diplomatically over the Ukraine crisis. Macron is at the forefront of mobilizing global support for Kyiv, aiming to bring 37 countries together in solidarity against Russian action.
The French president’s position is likely to be at odds with Trump’s more reserved response to Ukraine assistance, possibly reviving transatlantic tensions. Macron’s strong support for Kyiv comes at a time when there are continued debates regarding European security and sovereignty.
Macron is also coordinating closely with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, which indicates a renewed Franco-British alliance for strengthening Ukraine’s defenses. The two leaders are coordinating their strategies as they get ready for decisive talks.
This widening gap between the European and American views may mold the next course of Western policy on Ukraine as Macron calls allies to act, while Trump’s team prefers to hold back.
