Donald Trump, president-elect of the United States, arrived on Saturday, December 7, shortly after 4:40 p.m. at the Elysée, received by Emmanuel Macron, during his first visit abroad since then. your choice.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also arrived around 5:30 p.m. A trilateral meeting began immediately before Emmanuel Macron’s two guests left the Elysee at around 6:10 p.m., after shaking hands on the palace steps. presidential.
“Let us continue joint action for peace and security,” the French president wrote to them in X at the end of the meeting.
Thought about and reflected on for a long time, this was decided a few minutes before the bilateral meeting between Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron. The president welcomed “a very good conversation,” BFMTV learned from those around him.
It was carried out without advisors or translators, and the three men spoke in English for about 35 minutes, longer than originally planned.
Zelensky speaks of a “good and fruitful” meeting
“I had a good and fruitful trilateral meeting” with Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron, the Ukrainian president was also happy about his X account at the end of this meeting.
“President Trump is, as always, determined. I thank him. I also extend my gratitude to Emmanuel for organizing this important meeting. We all want this war to end as quickly as possible and fairly,” he added in his message.
According to Volodymyr Zelensky, who was applauded as he entered Notre-Dame Cathedral, the three leaders “agreed to continue working together and stay in touch.”
This was his first interview with Donald Trump since his election. The American billionaire will return to the White House in January.
Source: BFM TV
