New York: Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump discuss Ukraine and soaring oil prices

On the sidelines of their trips to New York, Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump discussed the situation in Ukraine on Monday as well as the recent rise in oil prices, according to information reported by the French presidency.

The French head of state presented his American counterpart with several initiatives designed to weigh on oil prices, at a time when soaring energy prices are worrying many economies.

A moratorium on energy strikes mentioned

Among the avenues put forward is the idea of a "moratorium" on strikes on energy infrastructure, both on the Ukrainian and Russian sides. Such a measure would aim to limit disruptions in the oil and gas markets, which have been directly affected by repeated attacks on energy production and transmission sites since the beginning of the conflict.

This proposal is part of a context where diplomatic efforts around the Ukrainian issue remain fragmented, with each side sticking to positions that are difficult to reconcile on the military field.

A transatlantic dialogue under surveillance

The exchanges between the two leaders come as the war in Ukraine continues to weigh on the international agenda, particularly on the occasion of the high-level week at the United Nations General Assembly. The discussions between Paris and Washington on this issue are closely scrutinized by other European capitals, which are seeking to maintain a coordinated position vis-à-vis Moscow.

No official joint announcement has yet been made at the end of this meeting, with the two parties limiting themselves to confirming that exchanges will be held on these subjects.