US EditionPutin's proposal for direct talks with Kyiv 'not enough' says France's Macron
- Vladimir Putin suggested that Russia and Ukraine begin face-to-face peace negotiations on May 15 in Istanbul to work toward a lasting resolution.
- The proposal followed a short three-day unilateral ceasefire by Russia timed with World War II commemorations, but Ukraine and allies urged a 30-day unconditional ceasefire first.
- French President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders visited Kyiv on May 10 to support Ukraine and call for the 30-day ceasefire, warning Russia of massive sanctions otherwise.
- Macron dismissed Putin's proposal as insufficient, stressing that a ceasefire must come first without prior negotiations, while Ukraine expressed willingness for talks but insisted that hostilities end beforehand.
- The situation remains tense with ongoing Russian attacks and drone strikes, while Western leaders continue pushing for a ceasefire as a prerequisite for meaningful negotiations.
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Putin's proposal for direct talks with Kyiv 'not enough' says France's Macron
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks with Kyiv on 15 May, hours after European leaders threatened strong sanctions if Russia refused to agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine. Kyiv described the proposal as a positive sign but French President Emmanuel Macron said it wasn't enough.
Emmanuel Macron, after Putin's proposal for direct negotiations: "A first move, but not enough"
French President Emmanuel Macron said about the "direct" negotiations proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin between Russia and Ukraine that it represents a "first move, but insufficient". The announcement by the leader of Kremlin comes after the former Kievul and his allies have asked for a stop of the "unconditioned" fire.
Ukraine War - Putin for direct talks with Ukraine- Macron: "Not enough"
Efforts to break fire between Russia and Ukraine are continuing. US President Trump said that he would continue to work "with both sides" to end the war in Ukraine. Russian President Putin had previously proposed direct talks with Kiev.
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