Overview

• Macron urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and the launch of negotiations to secure a durable peace while reaffirming support for Ukrainian sovereignty
• Putin blamed Western policies for provoking the conflict and insisted any settlement must recognize new territorial realities and protect Russia’s security interests
• Both presidents stressed Iran’s obligation to adhere to the nuclear non-proliferation treaty and to grant the IAEA unfettered access to its facilities
• The call marked their first direct presidential conversation since September 2022 and lasted two hours, reinstating high-level Franco-Russian dialogue
• Macron and Putin agreed to synchronize their efforts on Ukraine and Iran and to reconvene soon for further coordination