For the past three years, the Russians have been spending 10% of their GDP on defense,” Macron told the French Le Figaro outlet. “We need to prepare for what comes next, with an objective of 3%

French President Emmanuel Macron has cautioned against a potential U.S. disengagement from Ukraine, arguing that such a move would not align with Washington’s strategic interests. In an interview with La Tribune Dimanche,

French President Emmanuel Macron said a truce between Russia and Ukraine could be just weeks away, paving the way for sustainable peace negotiations, but warned it must be a "substantial" deal backed

French President Emmanuel Macron referred to Russia as “the aggressor” in its war against Ukraine as the Trump administration has attempted to change the tone of the three-year conflict amid talks to end it.

The leaders of Britain and France are spearheading a desperate diplomatic drive to shore up Europe’s security, bolster Ukraine’s defenses and ensure the Trump administration doesn’t seek a ceasefire on terms that reward Moscow for invading its neighbor.

French President Emmanuel Macron urged European countries to increase their defense spending in light of President Donald Trump’s decision to move its focus away from the continent and the U.S. president’s recent spat with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday if that if there was "an aggressor" in the Ukraine war, it was Russia. "There is an aggressor which is Russia.

Macron's statement came after Trump's claims about aid to Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back against President Donald Trump's statements about aid to Ukraine and warned about peace negotiations that don't involve the invaded country.