US President Donald Trump has caused a scandal in international diplomacy by sharing personal SMS correspondence he received from French President Emmanuel Macron on social media.
Musavat.com reports that the released messages clearly reveal the content of closed-door discussions between the two leaders.
In the shared SMS, Macron addresses Trump as "my friend" and states that they hold the same position as Washington on several important geopolitical issues. In his message, the French president emphasizes full agreement on the Syria issue and the "possibility of achieving significant results" regarding Iran.
At the same time, Macron does not hide his incomprehension of Trump's steps related to Greenland and openly expresses his concern about this matter. In the message, the French leader proposes to organize an informal meeting in Paris in the G7 format following Davos, inviting representatives from Ukraine, Denmark, Syria, and Russia to this meeting as well.
Macron shows his intention to continue the dialogue by inviting Trump to a joint dinner in Paris before his return to the US. According to analysts, this message clearly demonstrates how actively European leaders are making diplomatic efforts to maintain relations with the Trump administration and influence processes.
Musavat.com notes that Trump's making this correspondence public has caused serious concern in European capitals. Experts believe that this action can be interpreted both as Trump sending a message to Macron and as an attempt to expose the closed mechanisms of European diplomacy.
It should be noted that Trump has previously attracted attention by bringing correspondence with allies and details of closed discussions into the open. The recent incident is considered the beginning of a new phase of tension in US-Europe relations.
