Emmanuel Macron state visit
A united front from Biden and Macron
On a state visit from Emmanuel Macron, the French leader, President Biden said he would talk to Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, but only in consultation with NATO allies and only if Putin indicated he was “looking for a way to end the war.” It was a significant show of trans-Atlantic unity.
Macron said that France would increase its military support for Ukraine and “will never urge Ukrainians to make a compromise that will not be acceptable for them.” In effect, the two leaders met each other halfway, with Biden showing more openness to a negotiated settlement and Macron showing more unequivocal support for the Ukrainian cause.
French officials said that during their meeting, the two leaders agreed that more Ukrainian battlefield gains would constitute important leverage in any talks with Moscow. In practice, negotiation seems unlikely at a time when Putin has nothing he can call victory, and Ukraine has military momentum.
Tone: The pair, oozing camaraderie, referred to each other as “my friend,” “Emmanuel” and “Dear Joe” throughout the day.
Menu: The dinner, with more than 300 guests, included butter-poached Maine lobster, followed by beef with shallot marmalade and triple-cooked butter potatoes — as well as a course of American cheeses.
(source: newyorktimes.com)
Joe Biden et Emmanuel Macron trinquent à l’amitié franco-américaine
La deuxième journée de visite d’État du président français à Washington s’est conclue jeudi soir par un dîner de gala en grande pompe. Emmanuel Macron a célébré « l’amitié » entre les États-Unis et la France avant de déguster un menu offert par le couple Biden en présence de quelque 350 convives. Vendredi, le chef de l’État français s’envolera pour la Louisiane pour mettre la francophonie à l’honneur.
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