Macron to Outline France's Position on Ukraine as EU Leaders Prepare for Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a national address tonight, highlighting global tensions and shifting U.S. policy on Ukraine under President Trump.

• Macron's address comes ahead of an EU summit focused on Ukraine and defense, following a pause in U.S. military aid to Kyiv by President Trump.
• The French leader has been in contact with Ukrainian President Zelensky and U.S. President Trump to encourage dialogue and pursue a lasting peace in Ukraine.
• Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, visiting Paris, warned of divisions within the EU over Ukraine, with some nations favoring war and others seeking peace.
• A French poll reveals 73% of citizens now view the U.S. as no longer an ally, though a majority still support maintaining or increasing military aid to Ukraine.
• France and Britain have proposed a partial one-month truce covering air, sea, and energy infrastructure attacks to de-escalate the conflict.

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