Europe, Ukraine and Donald Trump
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Trump’s ‘America First’ collides with Macron’s ‘Europe First’ in face-off over Western dominance
Macron and Trump's complex relationship mixes rivalry with diplomacy as France pushes for European independence from U.S. influence in defense and foreign policy.
To maintain a transatlantic relationship seen as essential, Europe has adapted to the US president's unpredictable demands, even at the risk of slipping into servility.
President Donald Trump has given Ukraine less than a week to accept his plan to end the war with Russia, which is widely seen as favoring Moscow.