Macron after talks with Trump: Truce between Ukraine and Russia possible in coming weeks

He said this in an interview with Fox News in Washington following his discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, Ukrinform reports.

Macron emphasized that any peace agreement in Ukraine "must not be a surrender of Ukraine" and should be backed by security guarantees.

"First, we should have a truce. I think it could be done in the weeks to come. […] During this period of time, we negotiate security guarantees, land, territories, reconstruction. […] The U.S. will have a deal on rare earth minerals," Macron said.

He stressed that negotiations should involve the U.S., allies, and Ukraine.

Among the key security guarantees, the French leader highlighted the need to strengthen Ukraine's military capabilities.

Macron also stated that he had spoken to 30 European leaders and allies and many of them were willing to be part of security guarantees for Ukraine.

Macron said he was working with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a proposal to deploy peacekeeping forces in the region.

"Not to go to the front line, not to go in confrontation, but to be in some locations, being defined by the treaty, as a presence to maintain this peace and our collective credibility with the U.S. backup and the U.S. backstop," Macron said.

One of the most effective ways to secure the U.S.'s commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty, he said, would be through a deal on critical minerals, currently being negotiated by Washington and Kyiv.

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