President Macron agrees to US demands for accountability in Ukraine
President Macron said that European countries need to reconsider their responsibilities regarding the Ukraine issue, as well as their role in the world.
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According to RIA Novosti on February 14, in response to the White House's latest comments on Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview with the Financial Times that European countries must reconsider their role in the world.
"President Trump is telling Europe that we now have to take responsibility. I believe that is exactly what we must do," said President Macron.
The French leader added that he was not surprised by President Trump's recent actions. According to Mr. Macron, the US leader's decision created space for Europe to maneuver.
"It's like an electric shock. We need a change, both from the outside and from the inside. For Europeans, this will be a big shock," Mr. Macron continued.
The French leader suggested that, to achieve a strategic awakening, Europe needs to significantly increase defense spending, boost economic growth and deregulate and integrate all its industries.
Earlier on February 9, US National Security Advisor Mike Walz said that Europe will take full responsibility for ensuring security for Ukraine after the conflict ends.
In addition, in an interview with the Financial Times, French President Emmanuel Macron asked NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to develop a strategy to ensure security in the Arctic, when answering a question about Mr. Trump's idea of annexing Greenland. The French leader said President Trump's concerns about the security of Arctic sea lanes were "respectable" but must be addressed together by NATO allies.
"I have asked NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to develop a strategy to ensure security in the Arctic, including through joint military operations," Financial Times quoted President Macron.
