Ukraine a ‘test of credibility’ for US, says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that the United States faces a “credibility test” over its response to Russia dragging its feet on a Ukraine ceasefire.

Russia has rebuffed calls for an immediate ceasefire and kept up an intense bombardment of Ukraine even as diplomatic efforts to end the war have gained momentum.

US President Donald Trump called Vladimir Putin “crazy” late on Sunday in a rare rebuke of the Russian leader but he has yet to follow up on repeated threats to impose fresh sanctions on Russia.

President Macron said that if Russia gives “confirmation that it is not ready to make peace” the US must then confirm its “commitment” to impose…

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