U.S. envoys head to Paris: Tackling Ukraine, Iran, and trade
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Paris to meet with President Emmanuel Macron and Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, reports Politico. The discussions will cover, among other topics, the war in Ukraine and relations with Iran.
What do you need to know?
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the President's special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will arrive in Paris this week.
- The discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron and Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will focus on Russia's war against Ukraine, relations with Iran, and trade relations.
- Rubio plans to visit Africa after his Paris visit, and Witkoff recently spoke with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
According to information from Politico, Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff will arrive in Paris to discuss key international issues with French leaders. The talks will include the war in Ukraine, relations with Iran, and trade relations. These meetings had not been previously announced, with information provided by an American official familiar with the travel plans.
What does the visit mean for international relations?
The visit of Rubio and Witkoff to Paris occurs amidst efforts by European countries, such as France and the United Kingdom, to ensure Ukraine's security. Paris and London are leading a project to send international troops to Ukraine. However, European countries are not participating in the talks conducted with Russia by the Trump administration.
Politico reports that Rubio will visit Paris before traveling to Africa. Meanwhile, Witkoff's visit follows his recent talks in Moscow with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the portal emphasizes.
