French President Emmanuel Macron has signaled that European nations must prepare to shoulder a greater share of responsibility for supporting Ukraine, saying there is no longer U.S. support for Kyiv, according to remarks attributed to him at the European Political Community summit in Dublin on November 12, 2026. His comments underscore growing uncertainty over Washington’s role as President Donald Trump’s administration concentrates on diplomatic efforts to negotiate an end to the war with Russia. More than 40 European leaders gathered in Dublin alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the conflict, European security and the continent’s place in future peace negotiations. Macron’s message places renewed emphasis on the Coalition of the Willing, the group of countries coordinating military, financial and security assistance for Ukraine. The French president has been among the leading advocates of a stronger European role, arguing that the continent must protect its own security interests while ensuring Ukraine is not excluded from decisions about its future.

The remarks come amid a significant shift in the diplomatic landscape, with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner holding discussions with Putin in Moscow after negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine and American representatives in Abu Dhabi. Washington is also expected to continue consultations with Zelenskyy and European partners as efforts move toward a broader negotiating framework. However, Macron’s characterization of the absence of U.S. support should be distinguished from the continuing American diplomatic role: U.S. representatives remain directly involved in the peace process, and previous agreements have included American participation in proposed security arrangements for Ukraine. European governments, meanwhile, have committed to maintaining military and financial assistance through the Coalition of the Willing, including preparations for potential postwar security guarantees. Macron’s comments highlight the growing pressure on Europe to assume greater responsibility, even as the future level of American military, intelligence and financial involvement remains a central question for Ukraine and its allies.