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Macron: Europe must be ready to act without US support

Macron: Europe must be ready to act without US support

French President Emmanuel Macron, in a pre-recorded address to the nation, stressed that the US has changed its position on the war in Ukraine, while trying to impose trade tariffs on European goods. Macron declared that France has made the right choice by supporting Ukraine for the past three years, emphasizing that the fight is not only for the freedom of Ukraine, but also for the security of Europe.

"We are entering a new era," Macron said. He stressed that history has taught that the Russian threat is real and has a direct impact on European security. "If a country can invade its neighbor in Europe and remain unpunished, peace can no longer be guaranteed on our continent," he added.

Macron stressed that Ukraine has become a global conflict and called for further steps to guarantee the security of France, Europe and Ukraine. He stressed that the path to peace cannot be achieved by abandoning Ukraine, recalling that Russia began its invasion of Ukraine in 2014 and that a ceasefire was negotiated with the Minsk Agreement.

The French president said France would continue to work with allies and Ukraine to reach a "sustainable, durable and verifiable peace agreement." He also expressed confidence that the United States would stand by France, but said Europe must be prepared for that not to happen.

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