Report: Macron believes there is a possibility of the US betraying Ukraine.

BERLIN French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have expressed concerns about the current trajectory of U.S. negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, according to a report by German magazine Spiegel, which cited a transcript of a private call.

The publication revealed that during a discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders, Macron cautioned that the United States might pressure Ukraine into making territorial concessions to Russia without providing firm assurances against future aggression. He reportedly said, "There is a chance that the U.S. will betray Ukraine on territory without clarity on security guarantees."

During the same call on Monday, Merz advised Zelensky to be vigilant, warning that U.S. negotiators could be "playing games" and urging caution in the coming days.

Neither Berlin nor the French presidential office immediately commented on the report. The lyse noted that Macron had not used the exact words attributed to him by Spiegel. A French Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized the countrys steadfast support for Ukraine and highlighted ongoing coordination with the United States.

Earlier in the week, European leaders expressed solidarity with Zelensky following U.S.-Ukraine talks aimed at revising a peace proposal initially seen as favorable to Russia. Separately, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoys in the Kremlin on Tuesday to discuss the issue.

On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump described the future of the peace talks as uncertain, despite calling discussions between his representatives and Putin "reasonably good."

Author: Logan Reeves