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Political Reactions in France and the UK to Donald Trump's Remarks on Ukraine

French government spokesperson raises concerns over US policy coherence as UK political figures respond strongly in support of Ukraine.
Donald Trump's critical remarks regarding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the conflict in Ukraine have elicited significant responses from both French and British political leaders.

French government spokesperson Sophie Primas expressed confusion regarding American logic during a press briefing, highlighting the anomalies in Trump's statements.

She noted that President Emmanuel Macron raised concerns during a cabinet meeting about the 'various and often incomprehensible remarks' made by Trump concerning Ukraine, questioning the consistency of the American position in the ongoing conflict.

In his comments, Trump accused Zelensky of being responsible for the war's outbreak, labeling him as unpopular in Ukraine.

Macron, following a meeting with leaders from seven major European countries, the European Union, and NATO, is planning an additional meeting to further discuss the situation in Ukraine, emphasizing that Russia poses an existential threat to Europe due to its actions in various domains, including military maneuvers near the Polish border, cyberattacks across Europe, and attempts to manipulate information and electoral processes.

Macron's upcoming consultations, scheduled for 4 PM, will include informal discussions via video conference, with notable attendance from leaders of Romania, Belgium, Greece, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Canada.

Specific attendees in Paris remain to be confirmed.

Despite a consensus among European counterparts on the threat posed by Russia, differing opinions have emerged regarding the appropriate response.

Macron stated that France is not preparing to deploy combat troops to the frontline, aiming to clarify any misconceptions about France’s military stance.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot reiterated that no country currently intends to send troops to Ukraine, adding that ignoring the threat could bring the front lines closer to national borders and exacerbate the situation.

In the UK, Trump's comments have also stirred significant political discourse.

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a known Trump supporter, remarked that Trump's claims do not align with historical accuracy, suggesting that Trump aims to intimidate Europe into increasing military expenditures and reducing dependency on American defense support.

Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, has expressed expectations for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to confront Trump over his statements during upcoming discussions in Washington.

Additionally, Kemi Badenoch, a Conservative leader, affirmed Zelensky's legitimacy as Ukraine’s democratically elected leader and denounced Trump’s comments.

Badenoch also concurred with Trump on the need for Europe to contribute more to continental defense, advocating for an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of national income.
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