🇷🇺🤝🇫🇷 Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared to engage in dialogue with French President Emmanuel Macron to address the Ukraine conflict, the Kremlin confirmed this week. The announcement comes as global leaders seek pathways to de-escalate tensions in Eastern Europe.
Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov emphasized Friday that "mutual political will" is key to advancing discussions. Macron echoed this sentiment after the EU summit in Brussels, stating negotiations with Putin could become "necessary and useful" if current peace efforts stall.
The two leaders last spoke by phone on July 1 this year, discussing Ukraine and Middle East stability. With Macron pushing for EU unity on pre-negotiation frameworks, analysts say 2025 could see renewed diplomatic momentum—or further fragmentation.
🔍 Why it matters: As winter deepens, energy security and frontline conditions in Ukraine remain critical. Will 2025 mark a turning point, or will geopolitical frost persist? Stay tuned.
