Putin, Macron Discuss Ukraine, Security Guarantees During Phone Call

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron at the latter’s initiative on Thursday. 

The substantive dialogue on the situation around Ukraine and issues related to the Russian initiative to develop long-term legally binding security guarantees for the Russian Federation was continued.

The leaders exchanged views on the current state of affairs, including in the context of recent contacts with a number of international partners and France’s Presidency at the EU Council.

Vladimir Putin again emphasised the provocative statements and actions of the Kiev leadership, which run counter to the Minsk agreements.