The Russia-Ukraine war could end "within weeks," said French President Emmanuel Macron in an interview shortly after meeting US President Donald Trump.

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A Delta flight had to make an emergency landing after smoke filled the aircraft on Monday (Feb 24). 

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Monday (Feb 24) passed two resolutions concerning the Ukrainian crisis proposed by Ukraine and the United States, but the voting showed a stunning shift in the balance of power and changing alliances. 

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Russia-Ukraine war could end 'within weeks,' says Macron after meeting Trump

US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron shake hands at the end of a joint press conference in the East Room to the White House in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2025. Photograph: (AFP)

The Russia-Ukraine war could end "within weeks," said French President Emmanuel Macron in an interview shortly after meeting US President Donald Trump.

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VIDEO | Delta flight makes emergency landing after smoke fills aircraft, passengers evacuated

The Delta Air Lines flight was en route to South Carolina but returned to Atlanta and passengers were evacuated on the runway after the incident.  Photograph: (X/Wion Web Team)

A Delta flight had to make an emergency landing after smoke filled the aircraft on Monday (Feb 24). The flight was en route to South Carolina but returned to Atlanta and passengers were evacuated on the runway after the incident.

Ukraine war: Stunning shift of policy as US sides with Russia to vote against UN resolution

Ambassadors vote on a resolution to reaffirm Ukraine's terroritorial integrity, during a United Nations General Assembly meeting on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at UN Headquarters in New York City on February 24, 2025. Photograph: (AFP)

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Monday (Feb 24) passed two resolutions concerning the Ukrainian crisis proposed by Ukraine and the United States, but the voting showed a stunning shift in the balance of power and changing alliances.

Watch | Trump humiliates Macron subtly at White House: Snubs, awkward handshakes and more

US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron shake hands at the end of a joint press conference in the East Room to the White House in Washington, DC, on February 24, 2025. Photograph: (Combination created using images from AFP and X)

The power dynamic between Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron was also on full display on Monday (Feb 24) as the US and the French Presidents met in Washington.

 

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