Macron suggests possible truce in Ukraine soon
French President Emmanuel Macron (Photo: Getty Images)
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Russia's failure to adhere to a ceasefire would prove its lack of seriousness in peace negotiations. He also urged the United States to support Europe in the event of ending hostilities in Ukraine, Le Monde reports.
Macron emphasized that Russia's potential violation of a ceasefire would be the "strongest proof" of its insincerity in peace negotiations. He made this statement in an interview with Fox News.
According to him, a ceasefire must be the first step in peacefully resolving the war in Ukraine.
"The framework should be as follows: negotiations between the US and Russia, as well as between the US and Ukraine," Macron said, adding that an agreement could be reached in the coming weeks.
The French president also called on the United States to show solidarity with its European allies if the fighting ends. He stated that he had discussed this issue with 30 European leaders and their allies, many of whom agreed to compromise.
"If we are attacked — let’s imagine for a second that Russia could violate this agreement. What happens then? They need this signal of solidarity from the US," Macron stressed.
Despite differences in viewpoints, the French president expressed confidence that, together with Donald Trump, they could find a way to end the war.
Russia is ready for ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine, but only as a temporary pause, as Vladimir Putin has not abandoned his "imperial ambitions." This was highlighted in the annual report of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Department.
According to the report, the Kremlin plans to increase its armed forces to 1.5 million soldiers, while in the fall of 2022, their numbers ranged between 600,000 and 700,000. New military units will also be sent to Ukraine to gain combat experience.
Rozin noted that after the war, these forces could be deployed along NATO’s borders, particularly in the Baltic region. He emphasized that the alliance must strengthen its presence in this direction.
The report also indicates that during potential negotiations, Russia is likely to demand the withdrawal of NATO forces from the eastern flank, which, if implemented, would allow the Kremlin to increase its influence in the Baltic region.
