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Macron Calls Putin an ‘Ogre at Our Doorstep’

The remarks were a considerable shift for France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, who called Moscow a potential threat for many European countries.

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President Emmanuel Macron of France arriving at the White House to support President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine during talks with President Trump on Monday in Washington.
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Macron Calls Putin an ‘Ogre at Our Doorstep’

The remarks were a considerable shift in sentiment between President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, who called Moscow a potential threat for many European countries.

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President Emmanuel Macron of France arriving at the White House to support President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine during talks with President Trump on Monday in Washington.
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How Starmer, Macron and Merz Tried to Halt the War in Gaza

Images of starving children and Israel’s planned expansion of settlements spurred Britain, France and Germany to a tougher stance. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was undeterred.

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Both Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain, left, and President Emmanuel Macron of France announced plans to recognize the state of Palestine last month.
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