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French President Emmanuel Macron took the opportunity to invite President-elect Trump for a one-on-one meeting during the festivities. However, this private discussion expanded to include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The timing of their meeting was significant, as there were growing concerns about the future of American funding for Ukraine under the incoming Trump administration. Both Macron and Zelensky seized this moment to address those fears and potentially influence Trump's stance on Ukraine's financial support.