French President Emmanuel Macron and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held a name on July 1 for the primary time since 2022, discussing Russia's conflict towards Ukraine and the battle within the Center East, the Kremlin's press service reported.
The dialog between the 2 leaders befell because the Russian military continues to advance alongside the entrance line, making an attempt to achieve a foothold in Sumy Oblast and enter Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Moscow has repeatedly rejected the U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal, stalling peace talks with Ukraine.
The decision between Putin and Macron lasted over two hours, BFM TV reported, citing the Elysee Palace.
In the course of the dialog with Macron, Putin referred to as Russian conflict "a direct consequence of the coverage of Western powers" that "ignored Russia's safety pursuits, created an anti-Russian bridgehead in Ukraine," the Kremlin mentioned.
Macron, in flip, famous France's unwavering assist for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, Suspilne reported, citing the Elysee Palace.
The French president additionally referred to as for "a ceasefire to be established as quickly as potential and for negotiations to start."
The leaders will proceed to debate Russia's conflict in Ukraine, in accordance with the Elysee Palace.
The presidents additionally mentioned the state of affairs within the Center East concerning the Iranian-Israeli battle and the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear amenities.
Macron incessantly referred to as Putin within the first yr of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Their earlier name befell in September 2022.
The Kyiv IndependentOleg Sukhov