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Macron and Trump Discuss Red Sea, Ukraine Energy Truce

Emmanuel Macron of France met Donald Trump of the United States in New York.

They talked about the war involving Ukraine and Russia.

They discussed a possible pause in attacks on energy facilities.

Macron asked Trump to help Ukraine get missile interceptors.

These weapons are meant to defend against incoming missiles.

They also talked about the Red Sea, which is important for shipping and global prices.

Shipping has been disrupted around the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab.

Macron later met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and planned to meet Ukraine’s president.

Key facts

Main participants: Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump
Main topics: Ukraine, Russia, the Red Sea and energy-sector attacks
Proposed measure: A moratorium on attacks targeting energy infrastructure
Weapons discussed: Defensive systems for Ukraine, including missile interceptors
Red Sea significance: The Red Sea was described as important for global prices
Additional meeting: Macron and Mark Carney agreed to deepen cooperation on energy, security and climate change
Next scheduled meeting: Macron was scheduled to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly

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