Macron explained the start of negotiations between France and the Taliban

“We have to negotiate (with the Taliban. -

).

However, this does not prejudge their recognition, we set conditions for them, ”he said in an interview with TF1 TV channel.

Earlier, Macron said in an interview with Le Journal du Dimanche that Paris and London would submit a draft resolution on the creation of a UN-controlled security zone in Kabul at an extraordinary meeting of the UN Security Council on August 30.

* "Taliban" - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated 02.14.2003