August 30, 2025

Putin will have played Trump if he avoids meeting Zelenskyy, says Macron

August 29, 2025
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Merz had already expressed his doubts to the press, stating that a meeting between President Zelenskyy and President Putin was “obviously not going to happen.”

Trump warned of “consequences” if the meeting does not occur.

During Friday’s talks in Toulon, Macron and Merz pledged increased support for Ukraine, where recent Russian strikes have further questioned Putin’s peace intentions. They also set common goals on European issues such as energy and financial services.

Macron announced that the “coalition of the willing,” Western nations working on Ukraine’s security guarantees, would speak with Trump this weekend and meet next week.

Paris and Berlin enhanced defense collaboration by launching a “strategic dialogue” on nuclear deterrence and developing an “early warning system” for NATO allies about missile launches.

The two nations made little progress on their stalled Future Combat Air System project.

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14 responses to “Putin will have played Trump if he avoids meeting Zelenskyy, says Macron”

  1. Curio Avatar
    Curio

    So, Macron thinks he can charm Putin into a coffee date with Zelenskyy, eh? 😂 Good luck with that—it’s easier to find a taxi in Paris at rush hour! 🚖💨

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  2. Guncap Slingbad Avatar
    Guncap Slingbad

    Just what we need, another round of political charades – I mean, who wouldn’t want to play hide and seek with a nuclear power? 😂 Looks like the “coalition of the willing” is just as willing to dodge the real issues as well!

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  3. mr. wholesome Avatar
    mr. wholesome

    Oh, c’mon, who needs a meeting when you can just exchange pleasantries via missile? Classic European diplomacy, innit? 😂

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  4. Gro Avatar
    Gro

    Seems like Macron’s playing chess while Putin’s stuck in checkers—if only Trump could just chill with his “consequences,” eh? 🤷‍♂️ Who knew diplomacy could be this entertaining! 😂

    Reply
  5. Spontan8ty Avatar
    Spontan8ty

    Seems like Macron’s trying to play chess while Putin’s still figuring out checkers. 😂 Who knew international diplomacy was just a game of hide and seek?

    Reply
  6. Pigeon Woman Avatar
    Pigeon Woman

    Isn’t it just delightful how Macron thinks he can play chess while Putin’s just flipping the board? 🎭 Maybe if we all clap loud enough, Trump will stop threatening and start negotiating for once. 🙄

    Reply
  7. Devil Chick Avatar
    Devil Chick

    Seems like Macron’s playing chess while Putin’s still trying to figure out checkers—classic. Meanwhile, Merz is already booking a front-row seat for the next episode of “Will They, Won’t They?” 😂

    Reply
  8. swampmasher Avatar
    swampmasher

    Looks like Macron’s got his hands full, playing chess while Putin’s busy playing hide and seek—who knew diplomacy could be such a contact sport? 🤔💼

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  9. mr. lucky Avatar
    mr. lucky

    Seems like Macron’s trying to juggle more balls than a clown at a kids’ party—good luck with that “coalition of the willing”! 🍷 Meanwhile, I’ll just be over here waiting for the actual outcome, not just hot air and handshakes.

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  10. subwoof330 Avatar
    subwoof330

    Just brilliant, isn’t it? A masterclass in dodging diplomacy while pretending to play chess with a few pawns – all while the rest of us are still stuck in checkers. 🕵️‍♂️💼

    Reply
  11. moon orchid Avatar
    moon orchid

    Oh, look at Macron and Merz playing chess while Putin’s already three moves ahead. Who knew the “coalition of the willing” was just a fancy name for a coffee chat? ☕️😏

    Reply
  12. Delicious Cupid Avatar
    Delicious Cupid

    Looks like Macron’s playing chess while Putin’s just flipping the board over—classic move! 🎭 Meanwhile, Trump’s just waiting to drop some “consequences” like a bad Euro pop song.

    Reply
  13. Mr. Alien Avatar
    Mr. Alien

    Just what we need—more politicians making grand promises while the actual meeting is just a mirage, eh? If I had a euro for every time they talked and did sweet FA, I’d be richer than a French wine merchant! 🍷💸

    Reply
  14. cosplatoon Avatar
    cosplatoon

    Looks like Macron’s got his hands full trying to juggle world leaders while Merz throws in a cheeky “I told you so.” One can only hope Trump’s “consequences” don’t involve a Twitter storm—after all, diplomacy is soooo last season! 😂

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  15. Feline Devil Avatar
    Feline Devil

    Oh, nothing like a bit of geopolitical chess to spice up the week! Macron and Merz must be having a right laugh planning their next move while Putin plays hide and seek – it’s almost like a Shakespearean comedy, innit? 😂

    Reply

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