Macron Pushes Back Against Trump, Says India & France Won’t Be “Vassal States”

French President Emmanuel Macron has taken a firm stand against former US President Donald Trump’s threats under the proposed “Sanctioning Russia Act,” making it clear that global powers like India and France will not function as vassal states under any superpower’s pressure.
Macron rejected the idea of countries surrendering their foreign policy, defense, or energy decisions to another nation. A vassal state may appear independent but effectively operates under external control — a reality often cited in the case of Pakistan.
The article highlights India’s independent foreign policy, praised even by former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. India continues to engage with the US, Russia, Europe, and China based on national interest, not external pressure.
At the Weimar Triangle Summit involving France, Germany, and Poland, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was invited as European leaders asserted sovereignty, stating that regions like Greenland are “not for sale.”
Macron also criticized Washington for alienating traditional allies and ignoring international rules. He stressed that countries such as India and Indonesia refuse to be treated as subordinate states, calling for stronger cooperation between G7 and BRICS, with India positioned as a key bridge.
With momentum building around an India–EU Free Trade Agreement, the developments signal a shift toward a multipolar world order driven by mature leadership and strategic autonomy.