Macron Stresses Support for Ukraine Amidst Tensions with Russia and Trade Discord

French President Macron emphasized France's commitment to supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression, highlighting Putin's unwillingness for peace. He also discussed ongoing EU-Mercosur trade disagreements, focusing on agricultural standards concerns, which have triggered planned protests by French farmers.

French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated France's commitment to supporting Ukraine amidst Russian hostilities, stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin has shown no interest in peace negotiations.

Macron emphasized that France's priority remains equipping and aiding Ukraine to withstand Russian pressures, as he prepared for the G20 Summit in Brazil.

On trade, Macron expressed opposition to the current EU-Mercosur trade agreement terms, which he says fall short of European agricultural standards, leading to planned protests by French farmers.

(With inputs from agencies.)