Zelenskyy responds to Macron's intention to speak with Putin

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not against French President Emmanuel Macron being involved in negotiations with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, but stresses the importance of Europe working together.

Source: European Pravda citing Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking to journalists at the Munich Security Conference

Details: The president emphasised that he is aware of the specifics of Emmanuel Macron's plan to negotiate with Putin. "This is his decision, he told me [about the intention to have this conversation]. Emmanuel was very honest with me about this," Zelenskyy said.

Zelenskyy did not offer any criticism regarding Macron's intentions and stated his trust in the support of his French counterpart for Ukraine.

However, the Ukrainian president holds the view that it is crucial that negotiations with the Russian Federation be conducted jointly with Europe.

Quote: "I think that Europe must decide how it wants to coordinate the negotiations. Because in my opinion, Putin will play games with one side, with the other, then with the third, and with the fourth, to divide Europe and give everyone candy, and just to give them the feeling that they have a decisive say."

Details: Zelenskyy expressed dissatisfaction with Europe's failure to participate in negotiations with Russia in the format that was secured by the United States.

Background:

• Macron is already involving other Europeans in resuming dialogue with Putin.
• This week, Macron is discussing demands on Putin with European leaders.
• At the same time, most Germans want direct negotiations between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Putin.

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