French President Emmanuel Macron warned the US and Europe that they risk losing credibility if they do not resolve the wars in Ukraine and Gaza soon. He urged Asian countries to build a new alliance with Europe to ensure they are not caught in the struggle for power between the US and China.
Macron’s comments were made during a speech at the Shangri-la Dialogue, an annual high-level Asia defense summit held in Singapore. He pointed out that if Russia can take Ukrainian territory without restrictions, what could happen in Taiwan or the Philippines?
The French leader emphasized that resolving the conflict in Ukraine is crucial to preserving credibility and sovereignty. He also highlighted the importance of working towards a ceasefire and mutual recognition of a Palestinian state.
Macron’s speech was seen as a veiled criticism of US President Donald Trump’s approach to the Middle East, which he believes has created double standards. Macron proposed a new alliance between Europe and Asia that would ensure countries are not collateral damage in the struggle for power.
The French president’s comments were met with mixed reactions from observers, but some saw it as a call to action for Asian countries to work together to counterbalance the influence of China.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rp1d21r2wo