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Two top U.S. national security officials—Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff—are set to meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday, aiming to align U.S. and European efforts on ending the Ukraine war and addressing Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
The visit comes as tensions escalate. President Donald Trump has grown increasingly frustrated over continued violence between Russia and Ukraine, while expressing readiness to strike Iran’s nuclear sites if negotiations fail. Rubio is also expected to meet French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot to discuss Ukraine, Iran, and broader Middle East issues.
European leaders have voiced concern over Trump's warmer gestures toward Russian President Vladimir Putin and his mounting pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski recently criticized Russia’s missile strike on Sumy, urging Washington to reassess Moscow's intentions.
Meanwhile, Witkoff plans to continue diplomatic efforts in Rome with a second meeting scheduled Saturday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Their initial 45-minute talk took place in Oman last weekend and was described as “positive,” although a deal remains elusive.
Trump confirmed he convened top national security advisers Tuesday to focus on Iran’s nuclear activities. He also criticized Iran for dragging out talks and warned of potential military action if Tehran pursues a nuclear weapon. The ongoing discussions follow Trump’s reinstatement of a "maximum pressure" sanctions campaign after exiting the 2015 nuclear agreement during his first term.
Thursday’s U.S.-France meetings represent a pivotal moment for coordination between Washington and Europe as they confront critical global security challenges involving Russia, Ukraine, and Iran.
