Macron and Putin Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire and Iran Nuclear Program

Macron-Putin Phone Call

• 📞 The first phone call between Emmanuel Macron and Vladimir Putin in over two-and-a-half years occurred, focusing on Ukraine and Iran.
• 🇫🇷 Macron urged a ceasefire in Ukraine as soon as possible and called for negotiations to achieve a lasting settlement.
• 🇷🇺 Putin blamed the West for the conflict and stated that any peace deal must be long-term, advocating for the annexation of Ukrainian territories under Russian control.

France's Stance on Ukraine

• 💡 Macron reiterated France's unwavering support for Ukraine, aiming to pressure Russia to stop the war through sanctions and international pressure, not direct conflict.
• 💥 The call followed recent events, including Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia and a Ukrainian retaliatory strike on an anti-aircraft defense system factory.

Iran Nuclear Program Discussion

• 🤝 Regarding Iran, both leaders appeared to be on the same page, with Putin repeating Moscow's call for the international community to respect Iran's right to develop a peaceful nuclear program.
• 📜 Both leaders expressed a desire to ensure Iran's compliance with the treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.
• 🤝 They agreed to maintain communication and continue similar calls, as was common before 2022.