TRUMP ABANDONS PEACE? Lavrov Claims Macron Changed US Ukraine Policy
Jun 23, 2026
Did Europe convince Trump to abandon his Ukraine peace push? Russia's Sergey Lavrov has made an explosive accusation — and it's sending shockwaves through global politics. In a fiery speech, Lavrov claimed French President Emmanuel Macron persuaded Donald Trump to walk away from the Alaska peace framework and return to sanctions, pressure and ceasefire demands on Russia. What You Need To Know: • Lavrov says Trump initially supported a long-term Ukraine peace deal after the Alaska talks. • Russia claims Europe, led by Macron, convinced Trump to abandon that approach and return to a tougher stance. • The Kremlin accuses Washington of no longer acting as a neutral mediator in the Ukraine war. • The United States recently called for an immediate ceasefire at the UN Security Council, saying diplomacy is the only path forward. • Moscow rejects a temporary truce, arguing it would allow Ukraine to regroup and rebuild its military. • Lavrov says the Alaska agreements laid the foundation for peace and accuses Washington of abandoning them. Is Trump changing his Ukraine strategy? Did Macron influence America's position? Or is this part of Russia's broader information war? Watch the full report for the latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump, Macron, Lavrov, the UN Security Council and the future of peace negotiations. #ukrainewar, #trump, #lavrov, #macron, #russiaukrainewar, #geopolitics, #usnews Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: Read full coverage: https://www.timesnownews.com/world Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesnow.world Follow us on X: https://x.com/TimesNow_World #timesnowworld #worldnews #breakingnews
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