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Macron: Trump changed his view on war in Ukraine after G7 summit Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump. Stock photo: Getty Images French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken about a shift in the position of his US counterpart Donald Trump regarding Russia's war against Ukraine following the G7 summit. Source: Macron in an interview with TV channel France 2, as reported by European Pravda Details: Macron used the opportunity to highlight recent changes in Trump's views. Advertisement: Quote: "He arrived thinking that Ukraine is losing. But he changed his mind... He also saw that Russia is not keeping its commitments. Yes, during this G7 summit there was a real change [in views – ed.]." Background: In the communiqué issued after the first day of the summit, the G7 leaders said they are willing to consider granting licences for the production of interceptor missiles in Ukraine . Following the G7 summit, Trump said that he had had "very good talks" with both Russian ruler Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating that both leaders want to end the war but do not know how. Trump also stated that he is considering reinstating sanctions on Russian oil following the te…

‘He thought Ukraine was going to lose’: French President Macron says Trump changed his view on Russia’s war in Ukraine <p>French President Emmanuel Macron said Donald Trump believed Ukraine would lose the war with Russia when he returned to the White House in early 2025 — but has since changed his assessment.<p>

REPLAY: Macron addresses Ukraine, Greenland at NATO summit French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters on the sidelines of the NATO summit that he "doesn't believe" the US would seize Greenland following earlier comments by US president Donald Trump. He also addressed the war in Ukraine and Iran.

Macron: Trump Thought Ukraine Would Lose, Now Respects Its Resilience ... Kyiv Post https://www.kyivpost.com/ More news 09:04 , 19 June 2026 3 Macron: Trump Thought Ukraine Would Lose, Now Respects Its Resilience. war entertainment ukraine russia Emmanuel Macron said US President Donald Trump initially believed Ukraine would lose its war against Russia and sought a rapid peace deal. In an interview with France TV , the French president said Trump entered office convinced that Kyiv was on the verge of collapse and that a quick settlement would be necessary. “What he saw, when he arrived, was that Ukraine would lose. That’s why he wanted to conclude a quick peace,” Macron said. He also referenced tensions between Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office. “Remember, January-February 2025, it seemed like an eternity. He thought that Ukraine was going to lose. Things were going badly in the Oval office with the President Zelensky,” Macron said. He further revealed that less than a year ago, during a summit between Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, an agreement was nearly put forward that would have involved ceding Ukrainian territory not yet captured by Russi…

Macron says Trump once thought Ukraine was doomed to lose Trump thought Ukraine would lose. Then everything changed, Macron says Fri, June 19, 2026 - 09:45 2 min What did Macron say about Trump's stance on the war in Ukraine? Kateryna Danishevska Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelenskyy (photo: Getty Images) US President Donald Trump, after coming to power, believed that Ukraine would lose the war started by Russia. However, over time, he became convinced that all those claims made by people around him were false, French President Emmanuel Macron said, France TV reports. According to him, after coming to power, Trump believed that Ukraine would lose the war, and that was precisely why he insisted on achieving a peace agreement as quickly as possible. "Remember January-February 2025... He thought Ukraine was losing. Everything went wrong in the Oval Office during the meeting with Zelenskyy, and then... the summit between Trump and Putin (referring to Anchorage - ed.) created hopes for a deal under which Ukraine was being asked to hand over territories that Russia had not even captured yet," Macron said. He added that after that, in the middle of August, "we went with a…

Macron: Only Ukrainians Can Negotiate Lasting Peace, We Will ... - KyivPost In brief:French president reiterates that a peace settlement cannot be imposed on Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron says that only the Ukrainian people can negotiate the terms of a lasting peace for their country, and France is ready to support Ukrainians in this. The French president wrote this in a post on social media platform X following a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Follow our coverage of the war on the@Kyivpost_official. “If President Donald Trump can truly convince President Putin to stop the aggression against Ukraine, that is great news. Then, it will be the Ukrainians alone who can drive the discussions for a solid and lasting peace. We will help them in this endeavor,” Macron noted. He stressed that Europeans will need to strengthen collective security and “become more autonomous.” “France will fully play its role in accelerating this process,” the president wrote. In this context, Macron called for an urgent need to make Europe “stronger and more sovereign.” Late on Feb. 14 Zelensky had a phone call Macron to coordinate steps to achieve a just peace. “I had a pr…

Macron: Trump Thought Ukraine Would Lose, Now Respects Its Resilience In brief:Emmanuel Macron said Donald Trump entered office convinced Ukraine would eventually lose and sought a quick peace settlement, even as proposals involving territorial concessions were discussed. According to the French president, Ukraine’s ability to withstand Russian pressure, survive winter attacks, and keep fighting, changed Trump’s perception. Macron said Trump now sees Ukrainians as courageous, innovative, and far stronger than expected. French President Emmanuel Macron said US President Donald Trump initially believed Ukraine would lose the war against Russia and sought a rapid peace deal. In an interview withFrance TV, the French president said Trump entered office convinced that Kyiv was on the verge of collapse and that a quick settlement would be necessary. Follow our coverage of the war on the@Kyivpost_official. “What he saw, when he arrived, was that Ukraine would lose. That’s why he wanted to conclude a quick peace,” Macron said. He also referenced tensions between Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office. “Remember, January-February 2025, it seemed like an eternity. H…

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Macron says Trump shifted stance on Ukraine war after G7 summit https://www.europesays.com/people/120796/ Emmanuel Macron said that U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine appears to have shifted…

KYIV POST: Macron: Trump Thought Ukraine Would Lose, Now Respects Its Resilience https://www.kyivpost.com/post/78501 Emmanuel Macron said Donald Trump entered office convinced Ukraine would eventually lose and sought a quick peace settlement, even as proposals involving territorial concessions […]

🇫🇷 President Emmanuel Macron said that U.S. President Donald Trump changed his position on Russia’s war against Ukraine following discussions at the G7 summit. “He came and thought that Ukraine would lose. But he changed his mind… He also saw that Russia was not >>

Macron says Trump shifted on Ukraine after doubting its survival Author: Alex Stezhensky U.S. President Donald Trump initially believed Ukraine would lose the war against Russia but later changed his mind after seeing Ukrainians’ resilience and ability to keep fighting, French President Emmanuel Macron said. Macron made the remarks in an interview with France 2 on June 18. The French leader said Trump’s early view of the war was what drove his push to reach a peace deal as quickly as possible. “Remember, January-February 2025… He thought Ukraine was going to lose. Everything went wrong in the Oval Office during the meeting with Zelenskyy, and then… the summit between Trump and Putin raised hopes for a deal under which Ukraine was being asked to hand over territories that Russia had not even captured yet,” Macron said. Ad Read also: Putin fears army’s return and won't end Ukraine war - Zelenskyy Macron said delegations later traveled to Washington and explained that such a deal was impossible. After that, he said, Trump changed his view and understood that earlier assessments of Ukraine’s inevitable defeat were wrong. “We have come a very long way since then. And that path is first…

Macron says territorial issues cannot be discussed without Ukraine ISTANBUL Territorial issues cannot be discussed without Ukraine and no serious exchange plans are currently on the table, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday. His remarks came after a virtual meeting with the Ukrainian and US presidents, and European leaders ahead of Donald Trump's meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday to end the war in Ukraine. "They cannot be discussed without the presence of the Ukrainian president at the table. There are not today, in any serious way, territorial exchange schemes on the table," Macron told reporters along with European Council President Antonio Costa. He said questions of the occupied territories will be "determining elements" of a peace negotiation and are "inseparable" from the security guarantees provided to the rest of the Ukrainian territory and to Europe. "It’s perfectly natural that the United States of America meet with Russia. It’s actually a good thing to pacify the environment. They also have many bilateral topics, but it is important that, when issues concerning Europe—our collective security—are addressed, there…

French president Macron warns against 'capitulation' in Ukraine peace ... Ukraine French president Macron warns against 'capitulation' in Ukraine peace deal French President Emmanuel Macron said that only Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could negotiate on behalf of his country, warning in a newspaper interview on Friday against a peace deal with the Russian President Vladimir Putin that could have repercussions for the world. Issued on: 14/02/2025 - 09:26 2 min Reading time French President Emmanuel Macron (centre) said in a newspaper interview that the US President Donald Trump (left) should not exclude the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (right) from any talks to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. AP - Aurelien Morissard By: RFI Advertising Read more "A peace that is a capitulation is bad news for everyone," Macron told the Financial Times (FT). "The only question at this stage is whether President Putin is genuinely, sustainably, and credibly willing to agree to a ceasefire on this basis. "After that, it’s up to the Ukrainians to negotiate with Russia,” Macron said. The interview appears amid concerns in Europe that the US president Donald Trump and Putin are…

Macron said Trump entered office convinced Ukraine would eventually lose and sought a quick peace settlement, even as proposals involving territorial concessions were discussed. According to the French leader, Ukraine’s ability to >>