President Macron states that Donald Trump is now "closer than ever" to Ukraine, which could increase pressure on Russia.

In an interview, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Donald Trump is "closer than ever" to Ukraine, which could contribute to increasing pressure on Russia. Macron emphasized that Trump has noticed the European commitment and the heroism of Ukrainians. He also expressed hope that this closeness will encourage Russia to return to negotiations. Trump compared Russia to a "paper tiger" and suggested that Ukraine could win the war, in the context where he previously favored dialogue with Putin.