Key Facts
• Russian President Putin and French President Macron held phone talks after nearly 3 years.
• Discussions focused on Ukraine conflict and Middle East issues, including Iran’s nuclear obligations.
• Putin criticized Western policies, claiming they ignored Russia’s security interests.
• He emphasized peace agreements must address root causes and reflect new territorial realities.
• Macron reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and called for early ceasefire negotiations.
• Both leaders stressed Iran’s compliance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
• Macron advocated for diplomatic solutions to Iran’s nuclear issue.
• Last phone call between the two leaders occurred in September 2022.
• Agreement reached to maintain ongoing communication.
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron engaged in their first phone conversation in nearly three years, discussing the Ukraine conflict and Middle East tensions. Putin criticized Western nations for neglecting Russia’s security concerns and argued that peace agreements with Ukraine should address the conflict’s root causes and reflect current territorial realities. Macron, on the other hand, reiterated France’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and urged for an early ceasefire and negotiations. The leaders also addressed Iran’s nuclear obligations, emphasizing the importance of compliance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Macron expressed a commitment to finding a permanent diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear issue. Both leaders agreed to maintain regular communication moving forward.
