"The aim of this meeting is to enhance support for Ukraine and enable the European Commission to initiate large-scale joint financing as quickly as possible, as our security is under threat," noted Macron.
He emphasized that the funding to be discussed in Brussels is "massive, likely amounting to hundreds of billions of euros," which makes "the summit on March 6 very important." He added that implementing such a project will take years, and therefore, in the short term, "everything must be done to maintain American support."
The French leader pointed out that, in his opinion, U.S. President Donald Trump is more interested in reaching a peace agreement in Ukraine with the illegitimate President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, than upholding traditional American values, which he considers a mistake.
"Of course, we all agree on the need for peace. However, there can be no fair and sustainable peace at the cost of abandoning Ukraine," said Macron, stressing that if Washington agrees to sign a ceasefire without any security guarantees for Ukraine, "the geostrategic influence of the U.S. over Russia, China, and other countries will disappear on the same day."
The President of France is convinced that if Moscow, which poses an existential threat to Europe, is not stopped, further invasion into Moldova may follow, and subsequently, possibly into Romania.
Macron highlighted that currently at the borders there is an "armed and aggressive Russia," which "is carrying out terrorist actions and mass disinformation campaigns both at home and in Europe." Therefore, the French president urged Trump "not to create a false enemy" and, despite the disputes, to renew the dialogue with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
"I believe that beyond irritation, everyone should return to calmness, respect, and recognition so that we can move forward concretely, because what is at stake is too important," stressed Macron.