In a comment provided exclusively to The Epoch Times, Kateryna Odarchenko, partner of SIC Group USA LLC, offered her analysis of the recent meeting between former U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron, noting a clear divergence in their stances on Russia and Ukraine.

“It’s important to note that while President Macron has clearly identified Russia as the aggressor in the conflict, President Trump has refrained from labeling President Putin as a dictator, highlighting nuanced differences in their approaches,” Odarchenko told The Epoch Times.

The discussion between the two leaders once again brought to light the differing international visions for Ukraine’s future—particularly in areas of long-term security and reconstruction. Odarchenko emphasized that while Europe is taking a more proactive stance, the crucial issue remains unresolved.

“Europe is taking on a more active role, but the key question remains: What peace terms will be proposed, and will they truly align with Ukraine’s interests?” she added.

A longtime voice for democratic development and strategic dialogue in Eastern Europe, Odarchenko continues to engage international platforms to ensure that Ukraine’s sovereignty and post-war recovery remain top priorities in global diplomacy.

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