Russia derides Macron's attempt at dialogue with Putin as 'pathetic diplomacy'

"If you want to call and talk about something serious, then call. Putin will always pick up the phone," Russian Foreign ...
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Macron readies for possible Putin meeting, as EU moves to restart direct Russia contacts

By Ben Aris in Berlin France's Macron said on February 3 that preparations for meeting with Putin are underway 'Discussions ...

The French Foreign Minister requested a direct communication channel with Russia, but with conditions

EADaily, February 1st, 2026. European countries should be able to talk to Russia directly. This was stated in an interview ...

French foreign ministry explains why Macron wants to resume contact with Putin

France resuming dialogue with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, that Europe is not abandoning direct contacts with Russia ...
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Macron says ongoing talks seeking peace in Ukraine could be a ‘turning point’

A Ukrainian soldier goes along a street in the frontline town of Kostyantynivka, the site of heavy battles with the Russian troops in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (Oleg ...
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Macron Says Europe Will Have to Reach Out to Putin Over Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron said Europe will have to find the way to directly engage with the Russian leader as the US pushes ahead with peace talks. “Either a lasting peace is reached” in ...
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France's Macron says a security statement endorsed by Ukraine's allies is a 'significant step'

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that a security statement endorsed by Ukraine’s allies, including the U.S., is a “significant step” toward ending Russia’s invasion of its ...