Macron to Asia-Pacific Leaders: The Ukraine War is Your Problem Too

French President Emmanuel Macron called on countries in the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum to join the "growing consensus" against the war in Ukraine, emphasizing that this conflict is also "their problem." Speaking from Bangkok where the APEC leaders' summit is taking place, Macron stated, "France's top priority is to contribute to peace in Ukraine and to try to achieve a global dynamic to put pressure on Russia." He affirmed his intention to "work very closely with China, India, the entire region, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America to achieve an increasing consensus by saying that this war is your problem too." He urged a rejection of "dominance" and "confrontation," stressing the need for "stability" in the Asia-Pacific region.