French President Emmanuel Macron says he welcomes a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calling for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Macron describes the initiative as timely and says it should help restart dialogue aimed at achieving a ceasefire and supporting a broader peace plan. The reports say Macron’s position aligns with wider European discussions about renewed engagement with Moscow, particularly as negotiations led by the United States have stalled.
Kyiv Post reports that EU and German officials also support the idea, reflecting a broader push within Europe to explore channels for reducing hostilities and moving toward a negotiated settlement. The outlets present the initiative as centered on restarting formal communication through direct talks between the top leaders of Ukraine and Russia, rather than relying solely on intermediaries. No additional details on the contents of Zelensky’s letter or specific timelines for any meeting are included in the provided accounts.
