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We want peace. And I think the initiative of President Trump is a very positive one. But my message was to say be careful because we need something substantial for Ukraine,
he said in an interview from the Blair House Monday on "Special Report." We all strive for peace and want to make it as reliable and lasting as possible. Today, we discussed the need for security guarantees for Ukraine and real ways to ensure an end to this Russian aggression and prevent any new one. Peace is needed,
Zelenskyy said in a post on X after meeting with key allies We are ready and willing to provide those security guarantees, which could perhaps include troops, but they would be there to maintain peace,
Macron said as he and Trump took questions from reporters in the Oval Office after a morning of meetings Well, we're going to see
Asked if Ukraine should be willing to cede territory to Russia as part of a negotiated end to the war, Trump said ... and noted that Yeah, he will accept that,
Trump said about Putin's acceptance of a peacekeeping force He may come in this week or next week to sign the agreement, which would be nice,
They would not be along the front lines. They would not be part of any conflict. They would be there to ensure that the peace is respected,
There is a concern that Trump wants to race into this [peace deal] and there is a worry that may mean Ukraine’s sovereignty is undermined,
Trump and Macron would also discuss the thorny issue of trade with the European Union, with the US president threatening sweeping tariffs against the bloc,
We do share the objective of peace but we are very aware of the necessity to have guarantees and a solid peace in order to stabilise the situation,
the French president told reporters This is a very important moment for Europe,
We’ve had some very good talks with Russia,
the US president told reporters This peace cannot mean the surrender of Ukraine,
Macron told a joint news conference with Trump After speaking with President Trump, I fully believe there is a path forward,
I think we could end it within weeks -- if we're smart. If we're not smart, it will keep going,
Trump said earlier in the Oval Office alongside Macron
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