“I maintain regular discussions and direct contact with President Putin, because I believe that the best way to resume interaction is to maintain this direct channel (communications. -
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),” Macron said in an interview with CBS.
He noted that in this situation, “isolation is the worst thing.”
According to Macron, the only way to resolve the Ukrainian conflict is through negotiations.
Earlier, Macron announced his intention to hold talks with Putin and discuss, among other things, issues of civil nuclear energy in Ukraine.