French President Macron Holds Talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky

france, ukraine - French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discuss permanent peace in Ukraine during a phone call.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Discuss Peace Talks

French President Emmanuel Macron recently held a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the topic of permanent peace in Ukraine. Macron emphasized the importance of strengthening European security through peace talks with European partners and allies. Macron also mentioned that the call was part of the preparations for his upcoming visit to Washington, D.C. Macron expressed his desire for peace in Ukraine but clarified that it should not be at the cost of Ukraine's surrender. Addressing recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about Zelensky, Macron defended the Ukrainian President's legitimacy and highlighted the difference between free elections in Ukraine and the autocratic practices of Russian President Vladimir Putin.