Europe’s security impacts the US: EU holding on to hope Trump won’t ‘sell Ukraine down the river’

04/09/2025 15:18 France 24

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the twenty-six countries who have signed up to contribute to Ukraine's security after any ceasefire or peace deal with Russia. Meanwhile, Macron assures that the United States have been clear on their will to take part in the security guarantees offered to Ukraine. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective Delano D'Souza welcomes John Lough, Associate Fellow for the Russia and Eurasia Program at Chatham House.

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