Macron says limiting Ukraine aid would pave way to ‘another war’

Emmanuel Macron warned that restricting aid to Ukraine could force Kyiv into an “unjust peace” and make another war more likely. He said supporting Ukraine’s defence also protects France and Europe, as US-mediated efforts seek to end Russia’s full-scale invasion.

The comments came after US envoys met separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following talks in Abu Dhabi that produced no breakthrough. Zelensky said Washington had proposed Ukraine cede land to Russia in exchange for NATO membership. France, Germany, Italy, the UK and Poland are to represent Europe in future talks; Macron called for continued financial and defensive support, including for Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.