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In a recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron, both leaders discussed their differing approaches to resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump expressed a desire for an immediate ceasefire and emphasized that this moment might be the only opportunity for a peace agreement. He also suggested meeting with Putin in Moscow once a deal is reached. Macron, on the other hand, advocated for a more cautious approach, starting with a truce and followed by a peace deal with robust security guarantees. He stressed the importance of verifying any agreement. Both leaders agreed on the idea of deploying European peacekeeping forces to maintain peace once a deal is made. Additionally, Trump mentioned ongoing negotiations for a minerals revenue-sharing agreement with Ukraine to help recoup the U.S. costs of military aid. Despite friendly relations, their discussions highlighted a significant divide in their strategies for Ukraine.

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