Macron delays visit to Ukraine amid tensions with allies over policy on Russia French President Emmanuel #Macron is pushing back a long-planned visit to #Ukraine amid disagreements with allies over policy toward Russia, Politico reported, citing a French diplomat. The delay comes as Macron’s comments on Russia have become increasingly hawkish, the report said. The French president wants to "take the necessary time" to talk with allies, so that he can visit Ukraine "with tangible results," according to Politico. "A bit of time is needed to [conclude] the different #coalitions and their operational commitments with our partners," the diplomat said. The La Tribune newspaper earlier cited a source in the French presidential administration as saying that the Elysee Palace could again postpone Macron's visit to Ukraine, which had already been moved from February to mid-March. According to the newspaper, this is related to the explosions that went off near the port of #Odessa as the Greek prime minister was visiting the city.

#Macron announces establishing #Western coalition to send long-range weapons to #Ukraine Ukraine’s allies are setting up another coalition to send Kyiv long-range weapons, French President Emmanuel Macron said following a Paris conference where Western officials gathered on Monday in a show of unity for Ukraine. "We are establishing a ninth coalition to supply medium-and long-range missiles and bombs," Macron said at a news conference that was broadcast live on the Elysee Palace’s page on X. Eight coalitions have been previously set up to arm Ukraine with various munitions, the French leader recalled.