The leaders of Britain and France are spearheading a desperate diplomatic drive to shore up Europe’s security, bolster Ukraine’s defenses and ensure the Trump administration doesn’t seek a ceasefire on terms that reward Moscow for invading its neighbor.

French President Emmanuel Macron is at the White House meeting with President Donald Trump as the U.S. is seeking an end of the war in Ukraine.

As cross-Atlantic tensions remain high over how to end the Russia–Ukraine war, President Donald Trump and French counterpart Emmanuel Macron engaged in their own handshake tug-of-war at the White House on Monday.

The US President met the British leader in person as he arrived at the White House, just 48 hours after Mr Macron was welcomed by a member of staff.

President Donald Trump is hosting French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, where they will discuss the status of Ukraine-Russia peace talks.