French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his hope for the possibility of a truce between Ukraine and Russia in the coming weeks, but noted that this was only the first step towards full peace talks. In an interview with Fox News, Macron emphasized that a truce could be a prerequisite for serious negotiations that can lead to a final settlement of the conflict.
Macron noted that he hopes for peace in the near future, as the situation in Ukraine has been going on for three years, and Ukrainians continue to defend their territory and sovereignty. He also confirmed that the transition of Donald Trump to the post of US President can affect political processes and "change the rules of the game." In this regard, the French leader believes that the armistice in the near future is quite possible.
Macron also emphasized the importance of ceasefire, which should be checked and made by both parties. He noted that the truce will help to estimate how seriously Russia is set to fulfill its promises to cease hostilities.
