This video can not be played What Trump and Zelensky have said about each other as rift deepens Edited by James Harness and Jacqueline Howard Donald Trump's decision to pursue peace in Ukraine without the direct involvement of Europe,

French President Emmanuel Macron has long sought to position himself at the forefront of a major shift in Europe's security outlook, one that would see the continent invest significantly more in defense spending and assume greater autonomy from the United States.

Europe’s leaders are caught between the need to boost their defence spending in a hurry, and their tight finances. The European leaders gathered by French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday at a rapidly convened summit in Paris may have debated the creation of a joint borrowing vehicle that would help shore up their militaries while mutualising the associated fiscal cost.

French President Emmanuel Macron promised to “fight for AI” as France welcomes world leaders for the AI Action summit in Paris. The French leader told CNN’s Richard Quest Europe is “lagging behind” in the AI race and rapidly needs an “AI agenda” to bridge the gap between China and USA.

French President Emmanuel Macron was prepared to present a unified case for Europe when he arrived at the Oval Office on Monday, at a moment when transatlantic ties have rapidly deteriorated. When it came time to talk,

Follow live updates as President Donald Trump receives France's Emmanuel Macron at the White House to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war and tariffs on Europe.

The two leaders started their day by participating in a more than two-hour virtual meeting with fellow leaders of the Group of 7 economies.

President Trump is meeting Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron as the Russia-Ukraine war takes center stage three years after Russia's invasion.

Meeting at the White House, President Trump declined to call President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia a dictator while President Emmanuel Macron of France stated flatly that “the aggressor is Russia.”

In awkward footage shown during a meeting of the G7 leaders, the French President appeared perched at the side of a desk.