Trump and Macron Display Old Friendship But Split on the Ukraine War

President Trump and President Emmanuel Macron of France diverged on the Ukraine war on Monday as the visiting European leader contradicted the American president over who was responsible for the Russian invasion and how much the allies are doing to help Ukraine.

While trading compliments and friendly gestures during a convivial White House meeting, Mr. Trump and Mr. Macron’s polite exchange exposed the deepening divide between the United States and Europe as the newly restored American president seeks to broker a peace deal with Russia.