French President Emmanuel Macron talks with US President Donald Trump ahead of a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris

<p>Emmanuel Macron has held talks with Donald Trump ahead of the meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris. It came after his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenski. European Council President Antonio Costa emphasized the need to maintain pressure on Russia through sanctions, underlining the EU's commitment to support Ukraine to achieve a lasting peace. The event brings together some 30 EU and NATO countries, with no US participation.