French leader Emmanuel Macron, in his first conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in almost 3 years, called for an immediate ceasefire in Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
Points of attention
- The recent dialogue between Macron and Putin holds significance in the context of escalating tensions and international diplomacy, highlighting the efforts to address the crisis in Ukraine.
- The rejection of talks with Putin by German Chancellor Merz contrasts with Macron's engagement, indicating diverse approaches among European leaders towards diplomatic relations with Russia.
Macron decided to talk to Putin
The Elysee Palace officially confirmed that the head of the republic, during a conversation with the Russian dictator, "indicated France's unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine."
He called for the earliest possible establishment of a ceasefire and the start of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to achieve a lasting and lasting settlement of the conflict, the official statement said.
The Kremlin press service also commented on the telephone conversations between the parties.
Official Moscow claims that the focus of Macron and Putin was the escalation in the Middle East and a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Moreover, the Kremlin added that this conversation was "substantive in nature."
What is important to understand is that the last time Macron and Putin spoke before this was on September 11, 2022.
In 2024, the French leader already admitted that he might have a phone conversation with Putin.
By the way, recently dictator Putin offered German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to hold talks, but the latter refused.
