Macron, Trump Discuss Ukraine-Russia Energy Strike Moratorium

French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that he discussed potential measures with U.S. President Donald Trump aimed at securing a moratorium on energy-related attacks between Ukraine and Russia, as diplomatic efforts continue to limit damage to critical infrastructure.

Macron described his talks with Trump as “very good” and “very constructive,” saying both leaders agreed that strengthening Ukraine’s defensive capabilities should remain a priority as the war continues.

A key focus of the meeting was accelerating support for Kyiv, particularly by providing additional interceptors needed to defend against Russian missile and drone attacks.

“We had a lengthy discussion on Ukraine and Russia, the need to help our Ukrainian friends more quickly and more strongly in terms of interceptors, because that is the key issue from a defensive point of view,” Macron told reporters following the meeting.

The French president also said the discussions covered a possible halt to strikes targeting energy infrastructure. He did not provide details about how such a Ukraine-Russia energy moratorium could be implemented or enforced.

Macron said he planned to raise the proposal with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a meeting later Monday, potentially adding momentum to diplomatic efforts surrounding the conflict.

Protecting Ukraine’s energy system remains another major priority for France, Macron said. Energy facilities have repeatedly been affected during the war, creating broader concerns about Ukraine’s infrastructure resilience and European security.

The discussions come as world leaders gather for the annual United Nations meetings, providing an opportunity for renewed diplomacy over the Russia-Ukraine war. Macron expressed hope that the gathering could produce progress on measures designed to protect Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and strengthen its air defenses.

The proposed moratorium would represent an effort to reduce attacks on energy-related targets while broader negotiations over the conflict remain unresolved. Macron’s comments indicate that France and the United States are exploring both immediate defensive assistance for Kyiv and diplomatic initiatives intended to limit further damage to critical infrastructure.