President JoeBiden and Macron present united front on Ukraine as war's future questioned
Broaching the possibility of talks to end the war during a press conference at the White House, the two leaders said they stood firmly with Ukraine.
Biden and Macron spoke about the issues facing Ukraine while meeting with officials ahead of the press conference, which began after a delay in the East Room, an ornate setting decorated for the holidays with displays of Christmas trees and snow. Zelensky has long been sincere in his willingness to talk and to negotiate, Macron said, referring to his engagement with the Ukrainian leader during talks in 2019 to end Russia’s invasion of the Donbas.Still, Macron said he would continue to engage Putin and is set to speak with him soon. The French leader said he planned to discuss with Putin safety considerations surrounding Russia's occupation of Ukrainian nuclear plants, among other issues.
That conciliatory posture was on display during the press conference, with Macron responding to questions about American industrial policies that he has said are badly hurting Europe by acknowledging that Europe shares Washington’s goals.
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