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Macron, Zelenskyy heard on camera game-planning how to handle Trump
politico.eu • • general
Key Points:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains and was seen discussing strategy with French President Emmanuel Macron, particularly regarding U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Macron encouraged Zelenskyy to extend his stay in France, but Zelenskyy indicated he needed to attend a European Council summit in Brussels focused on Ukraine's EU accession.
- Zelenskyy received a warm welcome from Macron, contrasting with the more protocol-driven reception Trump received upon his arrival.
- European leaders, including Macron, are carefully managing interactions with Trump to keep him engaged in the summit, especially on Ukraine-related issues, amid concerns he might disrupt ongoing peace talks.
- Macron invited Trump to a dinner at the Palace of Versailles to celebrate the U.S. 250th birthday, aiming to maintain his involvement and prevent an early departure like last year’s summit.
