French presidency hails Putin’s willingness to meet Macron
French officials described Russian President Vladimir Putin’s openness to talks as “welcome,” adding that Paris will determine how and when such contacts may take place “in the coming days,” as stated by reports.
The statement followed comments from the Kremlin indicating that Putin is prepared to engage directly with Macron, according to Russian accounts released late Saturday.
Macron, speaking to reporters after a European Council meeting on Friday, said it would “become useful again” for him and other European leaders to resume communication with Putin, particularly in light of ongoing US-led efforts to bring an end to the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv.
"I think that we, Europeans and Ukrainians, have an interest in finding a framework to re-engage in these discussions properly. Otherwise, we end up talking among ourselves, with negotiators who go off on their own to talk with the Russians, which is not optimal," Macron said.
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