Zelensky, Macron discuss peace talks with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed on the phone the prospects for ending the war with Russia and the peace talks with her, Report informs referring to UNIAN.

As Zelensky said in his late-night video message, Macron reaffirmed Zelensky's support for Ukraine and France's willingness to put more effort into discussions with other European partners.

The presidents exchanged views on the likely prospects for overcoming the crisis.

In a video message, Zelensky, commenting on the talks with Macron, said: “Today I spoke with President of France Macron about our interaction, about finding a solution for peace to liberate our territories, to save our people. I am sure you understand that the negotiations are not easy and pleasant, but they are necessary because it is about life. Ukraine has always been looking for a peaceful solution, all the more, we are interested in peace now, because we count every killed, because every destroyed family, every destroyed house matters to us, because we are Ukrainians, and for us, a person is priceless."

Prior to this, the presidents of Ukraine and France spoke on the phone on Thursday. We should remind that earlier Macron said that France “needs to be ready for a war of high intensity, which can return to the European continent.