Putin does not plan to speak with Macron, who is celebrating his birthday, on December 21

This was announced by Putin's press secretary Dmitry Peskov.

“No, today the president does not plan to have a telephone conversation with Macron,” he said.

The Kremlin representative will clarify the information, whether there will be a congratulatory telegram from the president.

Macron turns 45 on December 21.

On December 16, Macron announced his intention to call Putin to discuss the ZNPP topic.

He later said again that he would like to discuss nuclear security issues with Putin.

Putin himself noted that he maintains business relations with many foreign colleagues, including Macron.