Zelensky and Macron Coordinate Peace Plans Amid Ongoing Support from European Nations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, regarding Macron's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. Discussions centered on Washington's efforts to mediate negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv to end the war. Zelensky described the call as "constructive" and stated that they coordinated plans and contacts to achieve a peace acceptable to Kyiv. Zelensky also briefed Macron on his meeting with leaders from Nordic and Baltic countries in Kyiv, marking the third anniversary of the Russian invasion. In his address to the nation, Zelensky acknowledged commitments of new aid packages to Ukraine from European countries. The UK pledged over $5.5 billion in military assistance for 2025. Norway committed $3.5 billion to support the energy system and humanitarian needs. Spain announced a further one billion euros in military assistance for Ukraine during 2025.