Overview

• French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his willingness to resume dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an effort to create a sustainable peace between Ukraine and Russia.
• Macron and Putin had a good working relationship before the invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022, but their diplomatic and personal links have deteriorated as the war has continued.
• Macron has stated that he remains open to dialogue if Putin reaches out to him, reiterating that he has not changed his contact number.
• Macron has also indicated that if Putin shows a willingness to engage in dialogue and serious proposals to move forward and emerge from the conflict, France is ready to help.
• Putin has stated that there will be no peace until Russia achieves its goals, which he says remain unchanged after nearly two years of fighting.