Macron cautions that the US could potentially betray Ukraine in peace negotiations with Russia: 'They are engaging in deceitful tactics'

French President Emmanuel Macron has voiced serious concerns over the United States approach to mediating peace between Russia and Ukraine, suggesting that Washington might betray Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to a report by a German newspaper.

Der Spiegel cited notes from a recent conference call that included Macron, Zelensky, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and other European leaders. Macron reportedly warned of a potential U.S. betrayal in the absence of clear security guarantees, describing it as a significant risk for Zelensky.

The same notes recorded Chancellor Merz telling Zelensky, They are playing games with both you and us. While the exact identity of they was not confirmed, Der Spiegel speculated that it might refer to former U.S. President Donald Trumps Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner.

This is not the first occasion on which Macron and Merz have expressed skepticism about Washingtons ability to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. In August, Macron indicated that Russian President Vladimir Putin could outmaneuver President Trump if a U.S.-set deadline for negotiations was not meta deadline that was subsequently missed. Merz also made comments noted by Politico as one of the strongest public indications by a European leader questioning the effectiveness of Trumps peace efforts.

Author: Benjamin Carter