Phone number remains unchanged: Macron names condition for resuming dialogue with Putin
President of France Emmanuel Macron (Photo: Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
French President Emmanuel Macron is open to dialogue with the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin if the latter demonstrates a willingness to build a strong peace, according to a statement from French President Emmanuel Macron during a press conference following the meeting of European Union leaders.
"I did not start a war unilaterally, violating agreements to which I agreed. And it was not France that decided to commit military crimes in northern Ukraine, making discussions practically impossible. Well, we have to be serious, so I have a very straightforward position. I haven't changed my number," Macron has stated.
The President of France has added that he is prepared to talk with Putin if the latter demonstrates a desire to initiate a dialogue that can build a strong peace and has serious proposals regarding it.
"If President Putin is ready for dialogue and has serious proposals to move forward and exit the conflict, building a strong peace that respects international law, thus respecting Ukrainian interests and sovereignty, I'll take the call," the French leader has said.
Negotiations with Russia
Last year, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy adopted a National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine decision stating the impossibility of negotiations with dictator Vladimir Putin.
To resume negotiations, Russia must:
- Completely leave Ukrainian territory.
- Change its political elite.
- Acknowledge war crimes.
- Hand over the organizers of the war to the tribunal.
