Trump met with Macron to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Middle East issues.

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24/09/2025
On the 23rd local time, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, met with US President Trump. They had in-depth discussions on a series of key issues. On that day, Von der Leyen issued a statement on social media, stating that the EU has imposed its 19th round of sanctions, increasing economic pressure on Russia, including a ban on imported Russian liquefied natural gas, and expanding sanctions to third-country refineries and oil traders. The EU reiterated its commitment to completely eliminate dependence on Russian fossil fuels by 2027. They also exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East, reaffirming their strong support for the "two-state solution". Von der Leyen did not mention the recent controversy over the US-EU trade agreement.