Putin and Macron: A Historic Phone Conversation After Three Years of Silence

Unexpected events are not uncommon on the world political stage, writes reuters.com. In particular, the fact that Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron had their first telephone conversation in three years has drawn increased attention from the international community. Prior to this, there had been almost no direct contact between the parties, and all questions were being discussed through diplomatic channels.

During the conversation, the main focus was on the situations in Ukraine and the Middle East. In particular, the Iranian nuclear program, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, and possible military strikes by the United States became central topics of discussion between the two leaders. Putin and Macron specifically emphasized that both sides have the right to develop peaceful nuclear energy. At the same time, it was noted that the crisis around Iran's nuclear program and other complex situations in the Middle East must be resolved solely through political and diplomatic means.

When discussing the conflict in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin described the crisis as being the result of "the West's disregard for Russia's security interests." According to him, Europe and the United States have, for many years, created special conditions in Ukraine against Russia, and now "the Kyiv regime is being supported with modern weapons." The Kremlin source emphasized that such a position only serves to prolong the hostilities.

Putin stated that he is ready for negotiations, but that the causes of the conflict and the new territorial realities insisted upon by the Russian side must be taken into account in the process. This is expected to lead to serious debates on the international stage.

Emmanuel Macron, in the telephone conversation, again called for a ceasefire and for diplomatic negotiations involving all sides to begin as soon as possible. The French president reaffirmed that he prefers the path of dialogue to achieve peace.

Interestingly, the two leaders agreed to speak again by phone in the near future. This could signify the beginning of a new chapter in international relations. Analysts believe that this conversation between Putin and Macron could contribute to the revival of diplomatic channels amid global instability and complex geopolitical challenges.

In the coming weeks, it will be interesting to see what results this conversation produces and what changes it may bring to international politics. At the same time, direct communication between Moscow and Paris is of great importance for solving global issues such as Ukraine, the Middle East, and nuclear security. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!