Macron, Starmer Spearhead Ukraine Peace Push as US Wavers
Summary
As US support wavers, French President Macron and British PM Starmer spearhead a push for a Ukraine peace plan, proposing an initial month-long ceasefire, but doubts linger over Europe's ability to secure peace without American involvement amid a potential Republican split on Trump's Russia pivot.
Key Points
- French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are leading efforts to develop a peace plan for Ukraine as US support falters.
- Macron has suggested an initial month-long ceasefire, but there are doubts over Europe's ability to secure peace without US involvement.
- The Trump-Zelenskyy spat could mark the 'end of the geopolitical West,' with some Republicans splitting on Trump's pivot to Russia.