France Calls ‘Emergency Meet’ of World Leaders to Discuss Trump’s Actions
In a move that has sent shockwaves across the globe, French President Emmanuel Macron has called an emergency meeting of European leaders to discuss US President Donald Trump’s latest actions. The meeting, which is set to take place on Monday (February 17), comes amid growing concerns over Trump’s attempts to seize control of the Russia-Ukraine peace process and exclude European leaders from it.
The news of the emergency meeting was confirmed by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who announced that he would be attending the gathering. In a statement, Starmer said, “I will be attending the meeting with European leaders called by President Macron to discuss the situation with President Trump.”
The meeting is expected to bring together leaders from across the continent, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, among others. The gathering is seen as a significant development in the ongoing diplomatic crisis between the US and Europe, which has been simmering for months.
The emergency meeting comes after Trump recently announced his intention to take a more active role in brokering a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. However, European leaders have been left feeling excluded and concerned about the implications of Trump’s actions.
In a statement, Macron’s office said, “The President of the Republic has decided to summon an extraordinary meeting of European leaders to discuss the situation and its consequences for the security of the continent.” The statement added, “This meeting will allow European leaders to coordinate their positions and express their concerns about the situation.”
The tension between the US and Europe has been building for months, with Trump’s administration making a series of moves that have been seen as provocative by European leaders. In recent weeks, Trump has been accused of trying to undermine the European Union’s foreign policy and challenge the continent’s leadership on key issues such as climate change and trade.
The Russia-Ukraine peace process is a particularly sensitive issue for European leaders, who have been working closely with Ukraine and other international partners to support the country’s efforts to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russian aggression.
In recent months, Trump has been accused of trying to make deals with Russia behind the backs of European leaders, which has led to accusations of betrayal and a breakdown in trust. The situation has been further complicated by Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russia, which has been seen as a major blow to the international community’s efforts to hold Russia accountable for its actions.
The emergency meeting called by Macron is seen as a significant development in the ongoing diplomatic crisis between the US and Europe. The gathering is expected to provide a platform for European leaders to express their concerns and coordinate their positions on the issue.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the European Commission said, “The European Union is deeply concerned about the situation and its implications for the security of the continent. We will continue to work closely with our international partners to support Ukraine and promote a peaceful resolution to the conflict.”
The situation is likely to remain tense in the coming days and weeks, with European leaders likely to continue to push for a more inclusive and cooperative approach to resolving the crisis. The emergency meeting called by Macron is seen as a significant step in the right direction, and could potentially pave the way for a more collaborative and effective approach to addressing the crisis.
