French President Emmanuel Macron met with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, September 21, during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The two leaders discussed strategies to address rising global oil prices and other energy-related challenges. The meeting, which lasted about 30 minutes, took place at Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue. Macron described the conversation as "very constructive" and outlined several measures, including a proposal for a United Nations resolution aimed at unblocking the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic waterway is crucial for global trade, as it handles about 20% of the world’s hydrocarbon shipments. Macron emphasized the need to "reopen Ormuz" and increase the flow of container ships and tankers to ease supply chain pressures. During the meeting, Macron also expressed support for providing Ukraine with more advanced missile defense systems to better protect against Russian attacks. He spoke of "initiatives" to create a temporary pause on energy-related issues to support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and the broader region. However, he did not clarify whether this would include a pause on Ukrainian strikes against Russian energy targets, which have been a point of contention in the ongoing conflict. Separately, Trump took to social media to comment on the war in Ukraine, stating that Russia had "lost control of its diesel industry" due to the conflict and calling for an end to what he described as an "endless and ridiculous war." His remarks contrasted with Macron’s focus on diplomatic and energy-related solutions to the crisis. Later in the day, Macron is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky, signaling continued French involvement in supporting Ukraine’s position in the war and exploring further cooperation on energy and security issues.