French media intensely covered the diplomatic aftermath of the Trump-Poutine summit concerning Ukraine. Early in the day, Poutine's refusal of a ceasefire and the summit's perceived "failure" to secure one were prominent. The narrative swiftly shifted to Europe's coordinated response. Throughout the morning and early afternoon, headlines focused on the decisive move by major European leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, Ursula von der Leyen, and Friedrich Merz, to accompany President Zelensky to Washington for his meeting with Donald Trump. This collective European presence underscored efforts to secure Ukraine's territorial integrity and defend European interests, with Zelensky affirming Ukraine would not cede territory. Macron emphasized seeking a "robust and durable peace" but asserted Poutine desired Ukraine's "capitulation." Concurrently, significant demonstrations continued in Israel demanding hostage release and an end to the Gaza war.
