The Aporia
Emmanuel Macron, president of France, met with Donald Trump, then-president of the United States, in New York City on September 21, ahead of the United Nations General Assembly. They discussed the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, focusing particularly on the idea of halting strikes on energy infrastructure to ease tensions in both regions and globally. Macron emphasized the importance of providing more defensive weapons like interceptors to Ukraine for its protection. The leaders also talked about issues related to the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, highlighting concerns over oil shipping routes affected by conflicts in West Asia. Both leaders described their conversation as "very constructive" and expressed willingness to collaborate on easing tensions.