He said that during the talks “international issues will be discussed, questions of ensuring security in Europe, taking into account the role that Russia and France have traditionally played in the European political arena, taking into account the participation of our two countries as permanent members of the UN Security Council.”

“An interesting question is the development of further cooperation between Russia and the European Union, because the president has in mind to touch on this topic, including taking into account the new composition of European governing bodies,” RIA Novosti quoted Ushakova as saying.

Also, according to the presidential aide, the parties will discuss "the intra-Ukrainian conflict, possible efforts to resolve it, including within the framework of the Norman format."

Earlier, Macron announced a meeting with Putin on August 19 at Fort Bregancon's residence.