In Ukraine, Emanuel Macron demonstrates his reconciliation with Vladimir Zelensky

Special envoy in Kiev!

From the ruins of Irpin to the gold of the Mariinsky Palace, Emanuel Macron had only one goal in Kiev on Thursday: to appear as an unwavering friend of Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky. The head of state, who holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union until the end of the month, has spared no effort to return to the good graces of an influential, demanding warlord, who dictates its pace to Europe. Based on mutual statements, it seems that he has succeeded, even if certain signals are questioned.

The four European leaders who arrived in Ki’s delegation on Thursday: France’s Macron, Germany’s Olaf Scholz, Italy’s Mario Draghi and Romania’s Klaus Johannes, unanimously gave the Ukrainian president the promises he expected. «We all support the immediate status of a candidate for membershipFrom Ki to the EU, said the French president, who before was considered more cautious, even reluctant.