Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday accused the US of 'gradually turning away from certain allies' and 'breaking free from international rules.' "The United States is an established power, but it is gradually turning away from certain allies and breaking free from international rules that it still promoted until recently," Macron told French ambassadors gathered at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

According to Anadolu Agency - English, Macron highlighted the risk of weakening institutions and pointed to widespread "neocolonial aggressiveness" from "certain actors." He emphasized that the institutions of multilateralism are functioning less effectively and expressed concern about the division of the world by great powers. Macron called for a reinvestment in the United Nations amidst the disorder in international governance and urged the rejection of both new colonialism and defeatism.

Macron asserted that efforts in France and Europe have progressed toward greater strategic autonomy and reduced dependence on the United States and China. He also mentioned concerns about potential geopolitical threats, questioning whether Greenland might be invaded or Canada could face the risk of becoming the 51st state of the US. Macron concluded by stressing the importance of action over commentary in addressing these global challenges.