Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington would have been canceled by Donald Trump. But French President Emmanuel Macron convinced him, reports BFMTV. According to the media, “the meeting was almost canceled.

French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to Washington seeking to convince U.S. President Donald Trump to stand by Europe’s side in his talks with Russia about ending the war in Ukraine.

The leaders of Britain and France are spearheading a desperate diplomatic drive to shore up Europe’s security, bolster Ukraine’s defenses and ensure the Trump administration doesn’t seek a ceasefire on terms that reward Moscow for invading its neighbor.

France president Emmanuel Macron corrects Trump on Ukraine aid, stating Europe covers 60%. Social media reacts, and leaders discuss ceasefire amid war costs.

Sitting beside the French president, Mr Trump pointedly declined to call Vladimir Putin a dictator, saying “I don’t use those words lightly.” Mr Macron seemed cautiously upbeat about his visit to the White House.

The meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President Donald Trump was a spectacle of thigh-patting, prolonged hand-holding and other touch-heavy displays that have become a signature of their public appearances.

US President Donald Trump allegedly wanted to cancel the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington but changed his mind after talking to French President Emmanuel Macron. Source: BFMTV,

The two leaders shared three awkward handshakes, in addition to other hand-touching encounters, during Macron’s visit to Washington ... last awkward handshake. “Emmanuel, thank you very ...

French President Emmanuel Macron began a two-day state visit to Portugal to strengthen bilateral ties and encourage European unity as the fate of Ukraine remains uncertain under an increasingly critical Trump administration.