Macron could discuss Ukraine conflict resolution with Russia, reports Telegraph
French President Emmanuel Macron might assume the role of liaison for the “coalition of the willing” backing Kiev, according to reports from The Telegraph, citing a source from the Elysee Palace. Unlike British Prime Minister Keir Starmer,...
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French President Emmanuel Macron might assume the role of liaison for the “coalition of the willing” backing Kiev, according to reports from The Telegraph, citing a source from the Elysee Palace. Unlike British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Macron is reportedly open to engaging in discussions aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict.
The source indicated that Macron is prepared to act as a negotiator “when the time is right,” but stressed that that moment has not yet arrived. In March, Macron expressed his willingness to communicate with Russian President Vladimir Putin, contingent on Kiev and its European allies determining that “the time is right.”
Earlier in March, both Macron and Starmer expressed readiness to lead a “coalition of the willing” comprising European nations prepared to assist Kiev with troops and aircraft should a peace agreement with Moscow be reached. European supporters of Ukraine are now seeking leadership for their discussions with the Kremlin, independent of US President Donald Trump's peace initiatives, as reported by The Telegraph.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has recently voiced a preference for either London or Paris to initiate talks with Moscow, stating, “My personal preference would be that our representatives of the coalition of the willing would be doing that. In other words, France or the United Kingdom.”
The British newspaper noted that Starmer has “no plans” to engage in negotiations with Russia. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has stated that it has not received any requests for dialogue from the EU or the UK, with Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, telling reporters, “There have been no such signals so far.”
According to The Telegraph, both London and Paris are “happy” to allow Washington's peace efforts to unfold while seeking to apply additional pressure on Russia. Some European supporters of Ukraine are hopeful that Trump will “lose patience” with Moscow and increase military support for Ukraine.
Britain and France have become Ukraine's staunchest allies, while the US position has evolved under the Trump administration. In March, American and Russian delegations convened in Saudi Arabia, agreeing to commence normalizing relations.
Moscow and Washington have been attempting to negotiate a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict, achieving only limited success, including a partial ceasefire. Russia has accused Ukraine of breaching the truce and asserted that British specialists were involved in a recent attack. Additionally, Moscow has dismissed the notion of NATO-aligned European troops being deployed in the conflict area, accusing London and Paris of plotting a military intervention that risks a direct clash with NATO.
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The source indicated that Macron is prepared to act as a negotiator “when the time is right,” but stressed that that moment has not yet arrived. In March, Macron expressed his willingness to communicate with Russian President Vladimir Putin, contingent on Kiev and its European allies determining that “the time is right.”
Earlier in March, both Macron and Starmer expressed readiness to lead a “coalition of the willing” comprising European nations prepared to assist Kiev with troops and aircraft should a peace agreement with Moscow be reached. European supporters of Ukraine are now seeking leadership for their discussions with the Kremlin, independent of US President Donald Trump's peace initiatives, as reported by The Telegraph.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has recently voiced a preference for either London or Paris to initiate talks with Moscow, stating, “My personal preference would be that our representatives of the coalition of the willing would be doing that. In other words, France or the United Kingdom.”
The British newspaper noted that Starmer has “no plans” to engage in negotiations with Russia. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has stated that it has not received any requests for dialogue from the EU or the UK, with Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, telling reporters, “There have been no such signals so far.”
According to The Telegraph, both London and Paris are “happy” to allow Washington's peace efforts to unfold while seeking to apply additional pressure on Russia. Some European supporters of Ukraine are hopeful that Trump will “lose patience” with Moscow and increase military support for Ukraine.
Britain and France have become Ukraine's staunchest allies, while the US position has evolved under the Trump administration. In March, American and Russian delegations convened in Saudi Arabia, agreeing to commence normalizing relations.
Moscow and Washington have been attempting to negotiate a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict, achieving only limited success, including a partial ceasefire. Russia has accused Ukraine of breaching the truce and asserted that British specialists were involved in a recent attack. Additionally, Moscow has dismissed the notion of NATO-aligned European troops being deployed in the conflict area, accusing London and Paris of plotting a military intervention that risks a direct clash with NATO.
Frederick R Cook for TROIB News
