Russian President Vladimir Putin's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, stated that the Russian side is open to dialogue if French President Emmanuel Macron is interested. According to him, Moscow does not have a principled objection to possible contacts.
The editorial office reports that Dmitry Peskov voiced this position in a statement to journalists, emphasizing Russia's readiness for diplomatic contacts based on mutual interest.
According to information, after the European Union summit held in Brussels on December 19, Emmanuel Macron called on the EU to be ready for negotiations with Russia. He noted the importance of dialogue for lasting peace if current negotiations on resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict do not yield results.
Macron's call has sparked discussions within the European Union and drawn attention to the possibility of future diplomatic initiatives.