Macron and Trump Discuss Red Sea Security and Ukraine Support

French President Emmanuel Macron met with Donald Trump in New York on Monday, discussing Red Sea security and support for Ukraine. The talks occurred on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly's high-level week. Macron described the discussion as "very constructive," covering ways to improve security conditions for oil export facilities in the Red Sea region, which has faced heightened tensions affecting shipping and energy infrastructure. The leaders also addressed the need for faster, stronger support for Ukraine, specifically mentioning interceptor missiles to enhance the country's air defense capabilities. In a social media post, Macron stated they agreed to act together to ease energy market tensions by protecting critical infrastructure in the Middle East and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.