France's President claims today's discussions with Donald Trump are a turning point for settling the war in Ukraine. 

Emmanuel Macron and the US President have held talks at the White House, while virtually attending the Kyiv G7 meeting. 

In translation, Macron says both parties want peace as soon as possible, and neither want a weak agreement. 

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Trump still appeared oblivious over several key aspects during the discussions. 

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France's President claims today's discussions with Donald Trump are a turning point for settling the war in Ukraine.&nbsp;
Emmanuel Macron and the US President have held talks at the White House, while virtually attending the Kyiv G7 meeting.&nbsp;
In translation, Macron says both parties want peace as soon as possible, and neither want a weak agreement.&nbsp;
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Trump still appeared oblivious over several key aspects during the discussions.&nbsp;
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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump meeting to discuss the war in Ukraine

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