Our response must be collective, Macron sayspublished at 07:35 British Summer Time
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07:35 BST
Image source, Reuters“My first thought is with the Ukrainians,” says Emmanuel Macron as he arrives in Kyiv.
In a post on X, the French president praises Ukrainians for fighting not just for their country, but for Europe too.
He says: “Faced with Russian aggression, our response must be collective.” Which is why he is making this trip with Germany, Poland and the UK.
He also shares three key messages:
“First, peace,” he says, “a just and lasting peace begins with a complete and unconditional ceasefire”.
Second, “the peace agreement to be built must guarantee its security”.
“Finally, the future,” Macron adds, “a fee, strong, prosperous, and European Ukraine: that is our vision.”
“History is watching us,” he concludes.