Financial Times

Macron offers ‘strategic humility’ to woo Europe’s east

Macron offers 'strategic humility' to repair France's frayed relations with Europe's eastern flank over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. France pledges to work with Eastern European countries and invest in Europe's 'strategic autonomy' on defence.

Macron apologizes for not heeding warnings from Eastern Europe about Russia's aggression.
France pledges to work with Eastern European countries to tackle challenges laid down by the war in Ukraine.
Macron clarifies France's positions ahead of the next phase of the war in Ukraine and related issues.
Macron voices support for Ukraine being granted a path to joining NATO.
France aims to build a shared vision for the future of Europe.

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