Macron to meet French political leaders to discuss Ukraine and defense spending

President Emmanuel Macron will meet with leaders of France's political parties on Thursday to discuss Ukraine and potential increases in defense spending. This meeting follows recent talks with European leaders about Russia being a significant threat to Europe. Macron emphasized the need for a lasting peace in Ukraine. He noted that France is not planning to send ground troops but mentioned the possibility of a UN peacekeeping operation along the front line. The discussions come as U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin consider a peace deal for Ukraine without involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky or the European Union.