On May 10, 2025 , The New York Times shared details about special relations between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and French leader Emmanuel Macron. It turned out that the leaders of the two states prefer to communicate not through official diplomatic channels, but use simple and less formal ways such as messengers and phone calls.
According to sources familiar with the course of their meetings, the relationships between Zelensky and Macron are not only strategic but also friendly . Their communication is characterized by a high level of trust while maintaining responsibility for making important decisions. Alice Rufu, an extortion of diplomatic advisor , emphasized that there are " rare relationships of trust and responsibility" between the two leaders This mutual understanding allows them to discuss important issues not only through formal channels, but also through more personal and informal communication tools .
Instead, official diplomatic paths are back into the background . Zelensky and Macron prefer to use more direct and protected communication channels including the messengers of WhatsApp and Signal, which allows to exchange information quickly and without unnecessary formalities. According to The New York Times journalists , their conversations do not always have a clearly defined agenda . Sometimes it's just short calls or messages to exchange ideas or check information concerning the current situation. Interestingly , Macron sometimes calls Zelensky to express his experience or care . For example, when Russia attacked Kryvyi Rig Ballistic Missiles in April, the French leader turned to his Ukrainian colleague simply to support him at this difficult moment .
At the same time, as the former Foreign Minister of France Katrin Kolonsna noted Macron is an important ally of Zelensky not only in emotional plan, but also as a politician who actively promotes Ukraine in conditions , helping not only at the level of compassion, but also through real diplomatic steps.
