Macron: Europe may need to talk to Putin if the US fails

French President Emmanuel Macron answered questions from members of the press following the European Union (EU) Leaders' Summit held in Brussels, the capital of Belgium.

Direct dialogueIn response to a questionregarding whether it would bebeneficial to speakwith him, Macron noted that there arealreadythose who are in contact with Putin, and therefore, it would be in the interest of Europeans and Ukrainians to resumea dialogue with Putin in a manner consistent with proper procedure.he said. Macron added, "While we are talking amongourselves, others might sit down to negotiatewith the Russians alone.

This is notoptimal. It would bewonderful if a strong and lasting peace were established, along with the necessary security guarantees. Otherwise, Europeanswill need to in the coming weeks, a full they will need to find ways andmeans to initiate a new comprehensivedialogue with Russia in a transparent manner," he stated.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has notyet commentedon the matter.

US-Russia-Ukraine contacts

US President Donald TrumpAs part of the administration's peaceinitiative, the US is conducting shuttle diplomacy with delegations from Russia and Ukraine, conveying the parties'viewstoeach other. Within the framework of the negotiations, Russian PresidentPutin'sposition Special Representative Kirill Dmitriev is expected to be in contactwith Ukrainian and US delegations in the UStomorrow and Sunday.The meetings, which are also expected to be attended by Trump's son-in-law and advisor Jared Kushner and the US Middle East Special Representative Steve Witkoff,follow discussions held earlier this week in Berlin, Germany, regarding potential securityguarantees to be provided to Ukraine,which were discussed.discussion of the final version of the plan is expected.

"Europe was against direct discussions with Putin"

French President Macron held his first discussionandasked the Russian leader to accept a ceasefire as soon aspossible.European leaders have argued that Putin is not interested in peace ornegotiations,and have avoided directengagement. againstthe calls hewas opposing.

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