President Emmanuel Macron will receive Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday in Paris, according to the announcement from the Élysée Palace.

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, in Paris on Friday.

They will discuss ways to intensify pressure on Russia, including by combating its phantom fleet that evades international sanctions. The leaders will also review the conditions necessary for a lasting peace and the assessment of commitments made within the Coalition of Will for security guarantees.

In the context of Russia facing difficulties on the battlefield, Macron expressed skepticism about the possibility of a quick peace.

Additionally, the United States has proposed organizing negotiations between Kiev and Moscow, with American mediation, which could take place in Switzerland or Turkey.