France Urges Caution on Trump's Ukraine Policy Amid Annexation Concerns
France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, expressed confidence that Donald Trump would not support territorial annexation in Ukraine, emphasizing that a just peace cannot be achieved without Ukrainian consent. Barrot highlighted that Trump understands the importance of not legitimizing the 'right of might' and that Ukraine should decide when to start peace talks, with allies supporting them from a position of strength. Barrot also noted Trump's outreach to Ukrainian President Zelensky after his election, underscoring the importance of Ukrainian-led negotiations.