The Patrouille de France flying over the Statue of Liberty today. What a symbol. 250 years of shared history.

Women’s dignity and freedom are inalienable and universal rights. I have made equality a major cause of my terms in office, and France upholds this commitment with strength on the international stage. Every day should be March 8th. Let us continue the fight together.

There is an aggressor: Russia. There is a victim: Ukraine. We were right to help Ukraine and sanction Russia three years ago—and to keep doing so. By “we,” I mean the Americans, the Europeans, the Canadians, the Japanese, and many others. Thank you to all who have helped and continue to do so. And respect to those who have been fighting since the beginning—because they are fighting for their dignity, their independence, their children, and the security of Europe.

On Fox News:

I have had once again a long conversation with several colleagues from the European Union, as well as from Canada, Iceland, and Norway. France and its partners have a clear and united position. We seek a long-lasting and solid peace in Ukraine. We stand with Ukraine and will take full responsibility to ensure peace and security in Europe. This is the fundamental interest of France and I am its guarantor. We share the objective, which is also that of President @realDonaldTrump, to put an end to Russia’s war of aggression, which has been ongoing for nearly three years now. Our efforts for peace will continue in accordance with the following principles, which are in our own interest: → Ukraine must always be included, and its rights must be respected. → Peace must be lasting and accompanied by robust and credible guarantees. → The security concerns of Europeans must be taken into account. We are convinced of the need to increase our defense and security spending and capabilities for Europe and each of our countries. Decisions will be made in the coming days and weeks.

Throughout his life, Jimmy Carter has been a steadfast advocate for the rights of the most vulnerable and has tirelessly fought for peace. France sends its heartfelt thoughts to his family and to the American people.