“They appreciated their recent conversations with their Russian and Ukrainian counterparts and reaffirmed their continued support for moving forward along the diplomatic path,” the White House website said in a statement.
It is noted that the politicians also discussed efforts for diplomatic cooperation and "containment" in connection with the situation around Ukraine.
On February 12, Macron held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The parties discussed speculation around Russia's alleged plans to "invade" Ukraine.
Macron noted that a sincere dialogue is "incompatible with the escalation" around Ukraine.