Ukraine–France hold peace talks in Paris

The French President’s office announced that the meeting will take place in Paris on Monday.
 

France has taken this initiative at a time when the United States is moving forward with a plan aimed at halting the war and establishing peace in Ukraine.
 

According to media reports, an official said on Saturday that the two leaders will discuss the “conditions for a just and lasting peace.” At the same time, a high-level Ukrainian delegation is on its way to Washington.
 

Meanwhile, Zelensky is facing political turmoil at home after the removal of his key aide Andriy Yermak.
 

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said, “To advance the discussions, we will welcome President Zelensky to Paris on Monday. Peace is within reach-if Putin abandons his unrealistic dream of subjugating Ukraine and restoring the Soviet empire.”
 

Warning Moscow, he said that Russian President Vladimir Putin must accept a ceasefire. Otherwise, Russia will face new sanctions that could cripple its economy, while Europe will further strengthen its support for Ukraine.
 

Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Since then, Macron and Zelensky have remained in close contact. Zelensky last visited the Élysée Palace on November 17.