Macron Seeks Trump's Support on Ukraine as Oil Prices Soar
French President Emmanuel Macron met with former US President Donald Trump in New York on Monday, September 21, amidst rising tensions over Ukraine and soaring oil prices. Macron sought to keep Trump aligned with Ukraine and its European allies, as the UN General Assembly opened in the city.
Trump had earlier expressed frustration with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, suggesting he was partly responsible for the oil price surge by targeting Russia's diesel fuel industry. 'Russia has unfortunately lost control of its Diesel Oil Industry due to its War with Ukraine,' Trump wrote on his social network Truth Social.
Macron proposed a 'moratorium' on strikes against energy infrastructure in Russia and Ukraine as part of his initiatives to influence oil prices. The exact details of the plan are unclear, but it is seen as an effort to stabilize global markets and mitigate the economic impact of the ongoing conflict.