During a meeting with French ambassadors, French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that only Ukrainians can negotiate their future regarding territorial issues to resolve the ongoing war. He highlighted the importance of U.S. support in changing the situation and the responsibility of Europeans to build security guarantees for Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed willingness to negotiate but insists on unacceptable conditions set by Russia. Macron reiterated that there won’t be a quick solution to the conflict, countering promises made by U.S. President Donald Trump for a swift resolution.