On December 10, U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call with French, British and German leaders about Ukraine, during which a brief dispute over personal matters arose.
Trump Discusses Call with European Leaders, Mentions Minor Dispute
On December 10, President Trump said he spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about Ukraine, and that a brief argument over personal matters took place during the conversation.
Trump Criticizes European Plan for Ukraine as Wasting Time
He warned that European politicians may be “wasting time” amid doubts about the U.S. war‑ending plan for Ukraine, highlighting his willingness to examine their positions and request more details.
France, Britain, Germany Release Joint Statement Post‑Call
The three leaders issued a joint statement confirming that intensive peace‑plan work is ongoing and that they welcome U.S. efforts toward a fair, lasting peace in Ukraine.
Ukraine Supposed to Send Updated Peace Plan to the U.S.
AFP found that Ukraine was expected to have already sent the U.S. a revised peace‑plan, following multiple statements by President Zelensky promising an updated version.