Macron and Erdoğan Urge Ceasefire, Discuss Ukraine War Amid Regional Tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held critical talks addressing escalating regional crises. The leaders called for upholding the ceasefire in Lebanon and emphasized freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz—a nod to rising Gulf security concerns. They jointly stressed the need for sustainable diplomatic solutions to prevent further instability in the Middle East. Their exchange comes as tensions continue to mount across multiple fronts. The war in U