In a thought-provoking speech at the International "Meeting for Peace" in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron outlined his vision for a new international order in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Urging reformation of what he deems an "unjust" global system, Macron emphasized the need for a more equitable structure that allows nations to coexist peacefully. He proposed a collaborative approach to reshape Europe’s future security landscape, especially in light of the evolving dynamics with Russia.
French President Emmanuel Macron French President has called for a new international order in the wake of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
He says that he wants to reform of the current “unjust” world order so that humans can coexist more peacefully.
He outlined his vision on Sunday while speaking at the International “Meeting for Peace” organized by the Catholic Sant’Egidio community in Paris.
“We must be imaginative enough to think about the peace of tomorrow, a peace in Europe in a new form” the French leader said, adding that the “new reality” requires the construction of a new international order.
RT reports: If the European continent is to become more stable, everyone should acknowledge that it is “neither quite the EU, nor resolutely NATO,” he stated.
“We will have to think of a new form of organization for Europe and rethink our relationship with Russia” after the Ukraine conflict is over, the president added.
Macron has sent mixed messages regarding the hostilities between Russia and Ukraine as the conflict evolved over the years. In 2022, he drew criticism from fellow Western officials for urging them not to “humiliate” Russia. In early 2024, he said the West should not rule out the deployment of NATO troops on Ukrainian soil – a proposal that multiple other national leaders have rejected.
The speech comes as Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky is set to meet US President Joe Biden to present his so-called ‘victory plan’ – a purported roadmap to pressuring Russia into conceding defeat. He wants permission to conduct long-range strikes deep inside Russia with Western weapons as part of the plan.
France is among a handful of nations that have donated such military hardware to Ukraine in the form of SCALP/Storm Shadow cruise missiles, which the country produces jointly with the UK. British officials have supported Kiev’s request to strike Russia, but the ultimate decision is understood to be in Washington’s hands.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that any such attack would be considered an act of war by NATO member states.
In his speech, Macron claimed that the global system created in the wake of World War II was “incomplete and unjust,” because many modern nations did not even exist at that time and don’t have a proper place at the table. He said international bodies, such as the UN, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund, should be reformed accordingly.
Russia is among a number of nations that have declared a goal of reducing the influence of Western-dominated institutions in global affairs with a view to creating a multipolar world order.
As of early 2024, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss a strategy for exerting pressure on Russia, including potential long-range strikes. This meeting coincides with Macron's vision, highlighting the complexities of international relations in the current geopolitical climate. Additionally, Macron's remarks continue to spark debate about Europe's security architecture and the role of NATO, especially as some Western leaders cautiously navigate their approach to Russia.
