Macron said that in Washington the US agreed to language reflecting a major shift in its posture on the war: the US is no longer presented as a neutral mediator, but as a partner standing with Ukraine. He linked the change to a broader realignment discussed among the United States, Canada, Japan, and Europe following G7-related steps.

Macron said the text commits the US to support Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty and territorial integrity and includes assistance areas such as military and energy support, along with sanctions on Russia. He also described this as a reflection of a shared understanding among European partners that, for the conflict to be addressed effectively, the US would be acting openly alongside Ukraine rather than positioning itself as an intermediary.