Макрон поделился мнением о том, кто вправе участвовать в мирных переговорах.

This was reported by Financial Times.

Macron is convinced that Ukraine should lead the negotiations

Macron emphasized that the crucial issue remains Vladimir Putin's willingness for a "sincere, sustainable, and convincing" ceasefire. If the Kremlin agrees to such terms, then it is the Ukrainians who should negotiate with Russia.

"The only question at this stage is whether President Putin is genuinely, sustainably, and convincingly willing to agree to a ceasefire on this basis. After that, the Ukrainians should negotiate with Russia," noted Macron.

Macron believes the EU should be responsible for Ukraine's security

The French President also supported the position of Donald Trump's administration that the responsibility for Ukraine's security should lie with Europe. He explained this by the changing foreign policy priorities of the US, which are increasingly focused on Asia rather than Europe.

Macron believes that Trump created a "window of opportunity" for negotiations, where each side has its role. Specifically, the US should restart the dialogue, while Zelensky will independently address issues of territory and Ukraine's sovereignty.

"The international community, especially Europe, must discuss security guarantees and the overall security architecture in the region. It is here that we must take responsibility," emphasized Macron.

Let us recall that on February 12, a phone conversation took place between the President of the United States and the President of Russia regarding.

Donald Trump's call to Putin sparked an intense reaction in several countries around the world. Trump himself stated that Putin allegedly desires peace, but immediately warned that Ukraine should not expect to join NATO.

Subsequently, Donald Trump announced that a meeting between the US, Ukraine, and Russia would take place in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the war.