French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized on Monday that any peace settlement concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukraine should not be seen as the nation's 'surrender.'

His comments were made during a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump at the White House, where he expressed his unease about a geopolitical environment dominated by the 'law of the strongest.'

Macron highlighted the significance of Ukraine's struggle for its independence and sovereignty over recent years, framing it as a wider issue of collective security that affects all countries.

"I believe that no one in this room desires to exist in a world where might makes right and international borders can be breached overnight," Macron stated.

These remarks follow recent shifts in US foreign policy, as the Trump administration has begun discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and is pushing for a swift resolution to the conflict that started three years ago with Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

This approach marks a distinct change from the strategies employed by the previous administration under President Joe Biden.

Additionally, Trump is advocating for a United Nations resolution aimed at halting hostilities, without specifically addressing the crucial aspect of preserving Ukraine's territorial integrity.

The change in diplomatic sentiment highlights the intricate dynamics of international relations surrounding the conflict, with various stakeholders pursuing different objectives in the quest for enduring peace.