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French President Emmanuel Macron dismissed Donald Trump’s suggestion that Vladimir Putin should mediate between Israel and Iran, citing Russia’s violation of the UN Charter and ongoing war in Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply rebuffed a proposal by Donald Trump to enlist Russian President Vladimir Putin as a mediator in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
Speaking during a visit to Greenland, Macron said Moscow lacks both the legitimacy and credibility for such a role.
“Russia Has Disqualified Itself”
The suggestion came from Trump during an interview with ABC News, in which he expressed openness to having Putin broker talks between the two Middle Eastern adversaries.
Trump, who previously failed to negotiate a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, claimed Putin could play a stabilizing role in the region.
Macron rejected the idea outright.
“I don’t believe that Russia, which is currently engaged in a high-intensity conflict and has violated the UN Charter for years, can act as a mediator,” he said.
The French president also clarified that France has not participated in any of Israel’s strikes on Iran, distancing Paris from military escalation while reiterating support for diplomatic solutions.
Macron in Greenland: A Broader Message
The remarks came during Macron’s visit to Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark.
The trip held symbolic weight, following former President Trump’s controversial suggestion in 2019 that the U.S. might “buy” the island.
At a press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland’s Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Macron warned that the region is under threat from “predatory ambition,” calling Greenland’s situation a wake-up call for all Europeans.
Macron’s comments reflect growing European unease over both geopolitical instability and efforts to undermine multilateral diplomacy, as reported by Digi24.