The French presidential palace told the media on the 21st that it will determine the “best method” for dialogue between French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin “within the next few days.” The French presidential palace said it welcomed Russia's statement that Putin is willing to talk with Macron. The French side believes that the purpose of this dialogue is to achieve “stable and lasting peace,” and that the relevant content will remain “transparent” to Ukraine and Europe.

The French presidential palace told the media on the 21st that it will determine the “best method” for dialogue between French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin “within the next few days.” The French presidential palace said it welcomed Russia's statement that Putin is willing to talk with Macron. The French side believes that the purpose of this dialogue is to achieve “stable and lasting peace,” and that the relevant content will remain “transparent” to Ukraine and Europe.