🇫🇷 Emmanuel Macron · 🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin · 🇩🇪 Friedrich Merz
Kremlin says Putin ready to hold talks with Macron and Merz
What happened
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly open to holding talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov made the statement in response to a question about whether Putin would hold a phone call with Macron or Merz. No phone call has been initiated with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but Putin has held phone calls with the President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Norway.
Why it matters
The statement may be significant in the context of ongoing international diplomacy and relations, particularly between Russia and Western countries. The Kremlin's willingness to engage in dialogue with Macron and Merz could potentially influence the trajectory of international relations.
Key facts
- Putin is open to dialogue with Macron and Merz
- No phone call has been initiated with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Putin has held phone calls with the President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Norway.
Official statement
“He will pick up the phone again. He is open to dialogue with everyone,”
🇫🇷 Emmanuel Macron · Full statement & source
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