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"We have to be united and determined to protect ourselves," Macron said. He added that the future of Europe could not be tied to Washington or Moscow.

Three years on since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Trump administration's overtures to Russian President Vladimir Putin have left many in Europe concerned the continent would not be able to rely on US support for its security.

US Vice President JD Vance has said a "military response" is needed to combat the Mexican drug cartels who are penetrating the southern border of the US.

(Pic: France's President Emmanuel Macron prepares for a plenary meeting; Credit: Reuters)