**French President Emmanuel Macron Makes Emergency Calls to Trump and Zelensky**
On Monday night, French President Emmanuel Macron quickly called US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. This came after a meeting of European leaders at the Élysée Palace in Paris.
**What Did France Achieve?**
The emergency summit was meant to show that Europe is united on security issues. But it seems this did not happen. European nations have different views, which makes it hard for them to agree on things.
**Europe’s Frustration**
Some Europeans are frustrated because they feel the US and Russia don’t understand their nuances. In a world where countries are often seen as either strong or weak, Europe’s careful approach is sometimes misunderstood.
**Monday’s Meeting Falls Short**
The summit was meant to impress Trump and show that Europe cares about Ukraine. But it seems European leaders didn’t give a clear answer on what they want to do. This disappointed people who were hoping for something more decisive.
**Ukraine Matters**
Ukraine is an important country in Europe, and its fate affects the whole continent. Some Europeans are worried that Russia’s Vladimir Putin might try to take control of other countries.
**Leaders Promise to Spend More on Defense**
The European leaders promised to spend more money on their own defense, as Trump wants them to do. However, this is a difficult task for some countries with limited budgets and economic problems.
**European Troops in Ukraine?**
There was even talk about sending European troops to Ukraine to help oversee an eventual ceasefire. This would have been a big move, but it’s not clear if it will happen now.
**Differing Views in Europe**
Some European leaders are angry because they feel they need to listen to Trump too much. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was particularly upset about the talk of sending troops to Ukraine. He said it’s too early and a bad idea.
**UK Leader Sees Opportunity**
The UK prime minister, on the other hand, sees an opportunity to use its “special relationship” with the US to help Europe. The leader hopes to persuade Trump to keep supporting Europe in security matters.
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