Macron: There can be no negotiations while weapons are speaking
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Sun, 11 May 2025 12:52:00 +0300
French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul are only possible if a clear, unconditional 30day ceasefire takes effect from Monday 12 May.
Source European Pravda, citing a post by Macron on X Twitter, as reported by European Pravda Details Macron noted that in Kyiv, the leaders of the coalition of the willing, together with US President Donald Trump, had made a clear proposal for an unconditional 30day ceasefire starting Monday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accepted the proposal without any conditions.
Macron added that they now expect an equally clear response from Russia.
Quote There can be no negotiations while weapons are speaking.
There can be no dialogue if, at the same time, civilians are being bombed.
A ceasefire is needed now, so that talks can begin.
For peace.
Background Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin claimed that he is ready for direct talks with Kyiv in Istanbul on Thursday 15 May.
However, he did not mention the proposal for a 30day ceasefire.
Zelenskyy noted that the Russians have finally begun to consider ending the war, but he expects a ceasefire.
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