The Kremlin announced that Russia is ready to resume dialogue with France, after Emmanuel Macron emphasized the importance of direct discussions with Putin to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.

The Kremlin has declared that Russia is ready to resume presidential-level dialogue with France, after President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the importance of direct discussions with Vladimir Putin to find a solution to the conflict in Ukraine.

The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, confirmed that there have been contacts that could facilitate a quick resumption of dialogue. Peskov added that reducing relations to zero is counterproductive. Macron stated that Europe should not leave discussions with Russia to Washington and emphasized the need for a coordinated European approach.