French President Emmanuel Macron held separate calls with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin about the conditions needed for a potential cease-fire, the French presidency said.
A statement on March 22 said that “no agreement” was reached but that Macron “remains convinced of the need to continue his efforts” and that he “stands alongside Ukraine” in its battle against the Russian invasion.
The Elysee Palace said Macron’s conversation with Putin dealt with "security conditions for substantial issues" but did not give further details.
Russia confirmed that Putin and Macron had a call in which they exchanged views about the situation in Ukraine and the talks between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators. It did not provide further details.
Macron has been the most active among Western leaders in conducting phone conversations with Putin and Zelenskiy since Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine began on February 24.
He has joined Western partners in supporting Kyiv and in placing tough sanctions on the Russian government and many entities and individuals.
Macron visited both Moscow and Kyiv in early February as tensions built but before Russia’s military moved against Ukraine.
Macron Speaks Separately With Zelenskiy, Putin But Reports ‘No Agreement’ Reached
French President Emmanuel Macron