The French president's visit to Washington comes amid alarm in Europe over Mr Trump's hardening stance toward Ukraine.

Macron became the first European leader to visit Trump since he regained power a month ago. The two leaders were to participate in a G7 call, hold bilateral talks and then preside over a joint press conference scheduled for 2 p.

Critics have expressed confusion over President Donald Trump’s approach to Russian President Vladimir Putin, arguing Ukraine should be the focal point of all negotiations. “And the

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is willing to step down as Ukraine’s president if it would secure lasting peace for his country. “If it brings peace for Ukraine, if you really need me to leave my post,

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he is prepared to step down as president if it leads to peace in Ukraine or in exchange for NATO membership for Ukraine. Source: Zelenskyy at a press conference on 23 Details: Zelenskyy was asked at the press conference whether he is ready to step down as president if it would lead to peace.