European Political Community (EPC
Macron says there is ‘no more US support’ for Ukraine as Europe must lead
French President Emmanuel Macron has said Europe’s support for Ukraine is critical because “there is no more US support”.
President of France Emmanuel Macron speaking to the media as he arrives for the European Political Community (EPC) summit at the Convention Centre Dublin. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
Mr Macron said it was up to Europe to determine the future of its own security.
“It’s important today what we do with Ukraine and to clearly keep supporting them,” he said.
He said European countries must establish their own security principles and architecture, adding that “without Europeans, there is no support for Ukraine”.
Mr Macron pointed to the Coalition of the Willing, saying leaders gathered in Ireland accounted for “probably 80% or 90%” of its contribution and all of its support for Ukraine.
“There is no more US support. So, there is some mediations, fine, but at the end of the day, we will be the one to define and decide for our future security as Europeans. I have no doubt about that.”
“It’s important today what we do with Ukraine and to clearly keep supporting them,” he said.
He said European countries must establish their own security principles and architecture, adding that “without Europeans, there is no support for Ukraine”.
Mr Macron pointed to the Coalition of the Willing, saying leaders gathered in Ireland accounted for “probably 80% or 90%” of its contribution and all of its support for Ukraine.
“There is no more US support. So, there is some mediations, fine, but at the end of the day, we will be the one to define and decide for our future security as Europeans. I have no doubt about that.”