French President Emmanuel Macron proposes that the meeting between Volodimir Zelensky and Vladimir Putin take place in Geneva, stressing the importance of holding talks in a neutral country

Emmanuel Macron has said the meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia should take place in Europe, proposing Geneva as the venue. This follows recent talks in Washington. Macron emphasized that Ukraine's security will be addressed in a meeting of the coalition of the willing countries, and territorial concessions depend on Ukraine. He warned against legal recognition that could legitimize territorial changes by force.