transatlantic rift

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron for his “clear vision” and joint efforts to achieve peace in his March 6 X post, following Macron’s televised address to the nation on Russian threats to Europe and a call for a fair peace deal for Ukraine.

The events in Washington on Feb. 28 marked an unprecedented episode in global politics. After a heated confrontation in the Oval Office between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian delegation was expelled from the White House. This was not just a diplomatic incident—it will have serious consequences for the Russo-Ukrainian war and the global geopolitical balance. Moreover, the chances of active hostilities ending in 2025 have significantly decreased.