Scholz, Macron Vow More Ukraine Aid, Closer Defense Cooperation
- The French and German leaders speak to reporters in Berlin
- The meeting was on the same day as Putin’s Victory Day speech
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their commitment to support Ukraine while strengthening the European Union and announced a special summit to discuss bids by Western Balkan countries to join the bloc.
Macron’s visit to Germany took place on the same day Russian President Vladimir Putin showcased his military power to celebrate Russia’s victory over of Nazi Germany in World World II and vowed to continue the assault on Ukraine.