French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. He stated that if US President Donald Trump can successfully convince Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt the aggression, it would be a major breakthrough.
On Friday, Macron further emphasized that, if this happens, only Ukraine should lead the discussions to achieve a “solid and lasting peace.” In a post on X, he wrote, “I just spoke with President @ZelenskyyUa. If President @realDonaldTrump can truly convince President Putin to stop the aggression against Ukraine, that is great news. Then, it will be the Ukrainians alone who can drive the discussions for a solid and lasting peace. We will help them in this endeavor.”
Moreover, Macron stressed the need for stronger European security. He added, “And we, Europeans, will need to strengthen our collective security and become more autonomous. France will fully play its role in accelerating this process. A stronger and more sovereign Europe, let’s make it happen now.”
I just spoke with President @ZelenskyyUa.
If President @realDonaldTrump can truly convince President Putin to stop the aggression against Ukraine, that is great news.
Then, it will be the Ukrainians alone who can drive the discussions for a solid and lasting peace.…
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) February 14, 2025
Zelenskyy Calls for a Coordinated Strategy
Meanwhile, Zelenskyy described his conversation with Macron as “productive.” He underlined the importance of developing a joint strategy between the U.S. and Europe.
In a post on X, he wrote, “I had a productive conversation with French President @EmmanuelMacron. I informed him about today’s meeting with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and my recent phone call with President Trump.”
Additionally, he emphasized, “We must develop a joint strategy with the U.S. and Europe to bring about a just peace and sit all at the negotiation table together. We discussed many key issues, including security guarantees and France’s concrete proposals. It is crucial that we share the same vision of what a just end to this war should look like. I appreciate France’s efforts for our collective security and its commitment to the principle: ‘Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.'”
I had a productive conversation with French President @EmmanuelMacron. I informed him about today’s meeting with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and my recent phone call with President Trump.
We must develop a joint strategy with the U.S. and Europe to bring about a just peace…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 14, 2025
Trump Engages with Putin on Ukraine Talks
Earlier, Trump revealed that he had a “productive” phone call with Putin. During their conversation, both leaders agreed to initiate negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. As a first step, Trump stated that their respective teams would begin talks and reach out to Zelenskyy regarding the discussion.
India’s Call for Peace
Since the conflict began in February 2022, India has consistently advocated for a peaceful resolution. The country has urged both sides to engage in dialogue and diplomacy. Furthermore, India has expressed its willingness to assist in restoring peace in any possible way.
